Womens Health in IBD: A Comprehensive Guide for Providers

By Bincy P. Abraham, Sunanda V. Kane, and Kerri L. Glassner

As a healthcare provider, it’s essential to understand the unique challenges women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face throughout their lives. Womens Health in IBD: The Spectrum of Care From Birth to Adulthood is a vital resource that will help you better approach these specific issues and provide personalized care to your female patients.

Half of the IBD patient population is female, and it’s crucial to consider the gender and sex differences in genetics, physiology, and medical care to provide optimal treatment. This comprehensive guide covers the entire lifespan of female IBD patients, from birth to older adult years, including:

• Transitioning from pediatric to adult care
• Diet and nutrition
• Mental health
• Health maintenance
• Family planning
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Menopause
• Concomitant irritable bowel syndrome

Each chapter is packed with practical tools, takeaways, and insightful discussions on medications, treatment plans, and common questions or controversies surrounding IBD care. By reading this book, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the unique aspects of care for women with IBD and be better equipped to counsel and support them throughout their lives.

Published by SLACK Incorporated in January 2022, Womens Health in IBD: The Spectrum of Care From Birth to Adulthood is an essential text for anyone who treats women with IBD. With its focus on personalized care and comprehensive coverage, this book is a must-have resource for healthcare providers.

Language: English

ISBN: 9781630918286, 9781630918293