Gender-specific insights into the irritable bowel syndrome pathophysiology. Focus on gut dysbiosis and permeability

•IBS prevalence and symptoms differ according to gender.•Gender-related brain-gut axis dysregulations are possible in IBS.•Gender differences also involve outcomes after therapy for IBS.•Future research on IBS should include a balanced representation of genders. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the...

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Veröffentlicht in:European journal of internal medicine 2024-07, Vol.125, p.10-18
Hauptverfasser: JohnBritto, Jerlin Stephy, Di Ciaula, Agostino, Noto, Antonino, Cassano, Velia, Sciacqua, Angela, Khalil, Mohamad, Portincasa, Piero, Bonfrate, Leonilde
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Zusammenfassung:•IBS prevalence and symptoms differ according to gender.•Gender-related brain-gut axis dysregulations are possible in IBS.•Gender differences also involve outcomes after therapy for IBS.•Future research on IBS should include a balanced representation of genders. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder involving the brain-gut interaction. IBS is characterized by persistent abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits. IBS exerts significant impacts on quality of life and imposes huge economic costs. Global epidemiological data reveal variations in IBS prevalence, both globally and between genders, necessitating comprehensive studies to uncover potential societal and cultural influences. While the exact pathophysiology of IBS remains incompletely understood, the mechanism involves a dysregulation of the brain-gut axis, leading to disturbed intestinal motility, local inflammation, altered intestinal permeability, visceral sensitivity, and gut microbiota composition. We reviewed several gender-related pathophysiological aspects of IBS pathophysiology, by focusing on gut dysbiosis and intestinal permeability. This perspective paves the way to personalized and multidimensional clinical management of individuals with IBS.
ISSN:0953-6205
1879-0828
1879-0828
DOI:10.1016/j.ejim.2024.03.011