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P1950 – Combined Oral Contraceptives Are Associated With Increased Risks of Developing Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Monday, October 23, 2023 | 10:30 AM – 4:15 PM PT | Location: Exhibit Hall
Author Insight from Yuhan Fu, DO, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
What’s new here and important for clinicians?
Our study has shown that combined oral contraceptives are associated with increased risks of developing new-onset irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and its subtypes, including IBS with predominant constipation (IBS-C), IBS with predominant diarrhea (IBS-D), and IBS with mixed bowel habits (IBS-M).
What do patients need to know?
Combined oral contraceptives are associated with higher risks of developing new-onset irritable bowel syndrome in women of reproductive age.
Author Contact
Yuhan Fu, DO, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
yfu002 [at] gmail.com
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