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SUBMITTER: Kim YS
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6175559 | biostudies-other | 2018 Oct
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Kim Young Sun YS Kim Nayoung N
Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility 20181001 4
Because of the sex-gender differences that are shown in a diversity of physiological and psychological factors, it can be speculated that the clinical presentation of symptoms as well as treatment strategies in women and men with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may differ. Studies have revealed that IBS is more common in women than men. As for the IBS subtype, IBS with constipation is significantly more prevalent among women than men. Sex hormones and gender differences may play important roles i ...[more]