The Time Is Now to Understand and Address Sex-Related Disparities in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Am J Gastroenterol. 2021 Mar 1;116(3):441-443. doi: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000001185.

Abstract

Many gastrointestinal disorders, autoimmune diseases, and pregnancy-related conditions preferentially impact women. This issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology focuses on women's health in the context of gastrointestinal and liver disease. This editorial highlights the current issue's contents and seeks to spark the conversations to bring awareness to the many issues faced by women as both patients and practitioners.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Introductory Journal Article
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Liver Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy
  • Sex Factors
  • Women's Health*