Nausea and vomiting are common experiences in pregnancy, affecting 70% to 80% of all
pregnant women. Although most women with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) …

There are many strongly held beliefs about constipation that are not evidence based. The
purpose of this review is to address these beliefs concerning various aspects of constipation …

This report presents detailed information on age-and gender-related differences in the
anatomical and physiological characteristics of reference individuals. These reference …

Background: Pregnancy is associated with considerable changes in the physiological,
anatomical and biochemical attributes in women. These may alter the exposure to …

The pathway to a thriving newborn begins before conception and continues in utero with a
healthy placenta and the right balance of nutrients and growth factors that are timed and …

According to epidemiological studies, twice as many women as men are affected by irritable
bowel syndrome (IBS) in western countries, suggesting a role for sex hormones in IBS …

The aims of this study were to determine (a) if there are differences in gastric emptying rates
of a mixed liquid and solid meal between men and women,(b) if menopausal status affects …

MATERIALS AND METhODS Subject Selection Fifteenmalesand 15 femalesin good health,
without history ofgastrointestinal disease or symptoms, who were not on any medications …

In the United States and other Western cultures, a greater number of women seek health
care services for symptoms of functional pain disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome …

Heartburn is estimated to occur in 30% to 50% of pregnancies, with the incidence
approaching 80% in some populations [1]. Uncommonly, it represents an exacerbation of …