In today’s mini episode, Sandra’s flying solo and explores how IBS affects men and women differently. She uncovers the various factors contributing to these sex differences, from hormones and immune responses to psychosocial influences. Learn why women often experience more pronounced symptoms and how understanding these nuances can lead to more personalised approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Whether you're living with IBS or simply curious about the science behind it, this episode offers valuable insights into a common yet often misunderstood condition. Today’s episode covers: Explanation of sex differences in IBS prevalence and symptom presentationRole of hormones, including oestrogen and progesterone, in influencing gut functionSex-specific differences on the gut microbiota and immune responsesInfluence of psychosocial factors such as stress, anxiety, and societal norms on IBSImportance of personalised approaches to diagnosis and management based on sex differencesCall for greater awareness, research, and support for individuals living with IBS We hope you’ve been enjoying our episodes and please don’t forget to follow, rate and review our pod not to miss an episode and for us to keep working hard to bring you more!  Resources and support:  Chapter 9 of  The Gut Chronicles: Season 1 Episode 2: Cracking the IBS code Nutrition A-Z Rebalance Programs: The Gut Edition  Free Workshop 30.04.2024 The GUTSMART Workshop: A proven blueprint to master your gut health and IBS Connect with your hosts on LinkedIn Sandra Mikhail Wagdy Mikhail  For more information visit instagram.com/nutritionaz_by_sandramikhail OR nutritition-az.com The Gut Chronicles: An uncensored journey into the world of digestive health and illness. Sandra Mikhail’s upcoming book out May 2023.