S8 E9: What every woman needs to know about her gut

In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Professor Barbara Ryan - co-author of What Every Woman Needs to Know About Her Gut.

Professor Barbara Ryan is a consultant gastroenterologist at Tallaght University Hospital and Hermitage Clinic in Dublin, and a professor of gastroenterology at Trinity College, Dublin in Ireland. she is also one half of TheGutExperts alongside dietitian Elaine McGowan RD.

This episode covers:
*How the female gut differs to a male gut
*IBS and other gut related conditions that are more common in women
*The role of the mind in gut functioning
*The role of sex hormones in the function of the gut
*How pregnancy alters the gut
*Changes to gut function during the menopause
*The role for probiotics for vaginal health

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