@socalgastrodoc: These are the facts: * Over 80 percent of gastroenterologists are male (PMID: 39126451) * Women are twice as likely as men to seek care for IBS symptoms (PMID: 30347934) * A recent study found female physicians more often leaned toward dietary and non-drug approaches, which aligns with the non-medication first path IBS patients tend to prefer (PMID: 41742072, 35181571) This doesn't mean women are strictly better at caring for IBS patients. But disparities in care do exist, shared decision-making improves care, and being an educated patient who knows your treatment options can get you better care. That’s why I’m building @moderngut so patients can feel empowered and in control of their care.
I had to have a colonoscopy at the ripe age of 20 due to severe IBS symptoms. Doctor was male but the nurses in the room with me were all women per my request. Once in the doctor had my sign done consent forms, the nurse provided me with twilight sedation, then the doctor started the procedure with no warning, didn’t get consent before putting his finger into my literal butt hole followed by a camera….traumatized the fuck out of me. It’s the first thing I remembered when I woke up and cried the whole way home. I left a formal complaint with the hospital but never heard back. I have to go for another one at 25 and have requested I be referred to a woman doctor this time.
2026-09-07 05:15:48
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Mykidshaveroots :
Women get told gastro issues are anxiety and their symptoms dismissed. I was finally diagnosed at 37 of a malrotated gut. Was told the pain, vomiting, bowel issues were all anxiety.
2026-09-10 04:13:09
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Kelsey K :
When I went to the GI doc at 16, begginggggg for help, I mentioned how everything gets worse two weeks before my period. He went “huh, never heard of that before” 💀 diagnosed me with IBS-D and sent me home. Fast forward to 30, found an angel of a GI doctor (male) who listened to me intently - decided to do a colonoscopy and endoscopy… and lo and behold… girl had celiac disease. Years and years of damage to my gut, feeling AWFUL, being dismissed…. Multiple pregnancy losses…. And now - I feel a million dollars. I am so much better after getting my celiac under control
2026-09-07 05:10:09
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Left Titty Tango 💃🏻✨ :
My female gastro is beyond fkn useless the only thing she says is eliminate FODMAPs repeatedly
2026-09-10 20:55:03
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KittyKay :
My female GI was unfortunately completely dismissive and didn't even do any real testing before diagnosing me with IBS D and sent me on my way... no medication... nothing. Two months later, I had another "IBS D episode". I went to the ER and they found gallstones. Three weeks after that, my gallbladder was taken out. 🫠 Its been a crazy ride.
2026-09-08 03:50:24
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NicK :
Do you know any good female gastroenterologists in nyc ?
2026-10-06 19:57:05
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Dana :
I have a woman gi and she is awful 😭
2026-09-10 06:28:28
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C.R.Sinclair (Ravyn Sinclair) :
I'm SO insanely thankful I got a good GI doctor 😭
2026-09-10 12:06:25
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walky_l :
I have given on up GI Dr’s
2026-09-09 01:15:38
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Halliday 💖 :
IBS diagnosis... three years of my hiatus hernia paired with a failing gallbladder. my symptoms not conducive to either. I was treated with disdain, either I was attention seeking / drug seeking... pleading for the pain to stop.
Took my gb out, the surgeon who was a woman was not pleased with what the lengths I had to go to, to get help.
Now fighting for my HH to be looked at because again, my symptoms don't match the symptoms in the books! I hate life!
2026-09-07 05:34:24
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Brooke :
A leading dr in gastroparesis research diagnosed me. He was the only good male gastro I’ve had. My dr currently is a woman and she listens and CARES about my complex issues. My last male gastro gave me a med that almost caused respiratory depression, and said, and I quote, “well why did god make animals if we weren’t meant to eat them” whej I said I was a vegetarian.
2026-09-11 17:12:45
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Dani Nichole :
I got told "it's just stress"
2026-09-07 07:44:09
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Bear love :
Do you have any good information for someone with sibo h2? I am now off of my antibiotics. My levels were at 74
2026-10-17 22:36:01
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mimi 💗🎗️ :
i love my male gi
2026-09-12 15:57:12
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Noor :
I love my female GI Doctor! I am so much better now thanks to her.
2026-09-07 03:08:16
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DannyandGoose :
I’ve found PAs and APRNs generally have less of the god complex that gets in the way of the exclusion process bc they’re not horrified at the thought of not being right the first time. Years of dismissals before I got my GI who immediately ordered a colonic transit study and colonoscopy. Severe dysmotility, a redundant colon, and two polyps at 26
2026-09-11 14:07:22
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formula_trek :
This. 14 years in as a PA in GI and so many women have been failed by male providers 😭.
2026-09-09 23:51:38
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Dr. Serina Lewis :
Women deserve to feel heard, especially when it comes to symptoms that can be so disruptive. Patient-centered care matters. 👏💛
2026-10-01 15:26:38
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S G :
This
2026-09-07 19:45:39
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Taylor 🍒🐆 :
My female gastro legit did my colonoscopy and came back with “we didn’t find anything, keep trying fiber and miralax” like that wasn’t the whole reason we were doing it Turns out it’s NOT IBS it’s dyssynergic defecation 🫥
2026-10-30 13:34:29
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Trauma Nerd :
I’m not sure there is a female GI doctor in my city!
2026-09-14 15:23:50
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Catmom115 :
I have a great GI male doctor and I don't have a problem with him. He understands me very well. It's just how you speak with the individual. And how you push for what You know & how your body feels. Communicate is key what's on physicians
2026-09-07 17:01:22
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Tree :
Wish I could find one near me there all male I see nurse practitioners because they are female
2026-09-07 23:01:37
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user6465045006263 :
Women
2026-09-07 03:10:28
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user4141719943537 :
😁😁😁
2026-09-28 22:29:49
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