Specialist Ulcerative Colitis Surgery for Women

What Is a Ulcerative Colitis?

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the colon and rectum. It causes persistent inflammation and ulcers in the intestinal lining, leading to ongoing symptoms that can impact daily life. At The Women Surgeons, we provide comprehensive care and surgical expertise for women with ulcerative colitis.

Why Hernia Diagnosis Is Often Missed in Women

Many symptoms of UC — abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and changes in bowel habits — overlap with conditions such as:

• Endometriosis
• Ovarian cysts
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Menstrual-related digestive changes

This overlap can lead women to first consult gynaecologists, delaying referral to gastroenterology specialists.

Treatment Options We Offer

Our approach focuses on reducing inflammation, controlling symptoms, and maintaining remission.

Medical management

• Anti-inflammatory medications such as aminosalicylates or corticosteroids
• Immunosuppressants to control the immune system’s response
• Biologic therapies targeting specific pathways of inflammation

Surgical options

When medical therapy is no longer effective, surgery may be considered:

Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) – restorative surgery that avoids a permanent stoma

Proctocolectomy with ileostomy – removal of the colon and rectum with creation of a stoma

Why Choose The Women Surgeons?

• Expertise in managing complex inflammatory bowel disease
• Female specialists offering holistic, patient-centred care
• Access to advanced surgical techniques when required

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If you are living with ulcerative colitis, expert care can help you achieve better control of your symptoms.
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