Endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome: a dilemma for the gynaecologist and gastroenterologist 2016 TOG

Question 1

How common is endometriosis and IBS

Answer 1

Endo 10-20% women
IBS 10-15%

Question 2

What criteria is used to diagnose IBS?

Answer 2

Recurrent abdo pain/discomfort at least 3 days a month in last 3 months, with 2+ of the following:

improvement with defecation

onset associated with a change in frequency of stool

onset associated with a change in form (appearance) of stool.

For last 3 month with symptoms, onset at least 6 months before diazos