00:00:00 Hi and welcome to the fifth and final video in our series on God Health and fertility. My name is Katrine and I am an expert in gut and digestive disorders. In this video we will be discussing two inflammatory bowel diseases, colitis ul cerosa and mobus core, also known as Crohn's disease. These two inflammatory conditions not only impact the digestive system but they These two inflammatory conditions not only impact the digestive system but they
00:00:35 can also have an effect on overall health including fertility. So by understanding these diseases their symptoms and how they can be managed, this is crucial for anyone affected by them. So today we will cover the definitions and differences between these two inflammatory diseases, the common symptoms, their connection to fertility issues and dietary
00:00:58 diseases, the common symptoms, their connection to fertility issues and dietary and lifestyle adjustments to manage these conditions. So let's begin. I think we should start by defining the two conditions because understanding the difference is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment. So colitis ulcerosa is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the
00:01:25 So colitis ulcerosa is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the inner lining of the colon and the rectum. The inflammation typically starts in the rectum and can extend to the entire colon and then it is characterized by continuous areas of inflammation. Crohn's disease can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the
00:01:58 anus but in most commonly affects the end of the small intestine and the anus but in most commonly affects the end of the small intestine and the beginning of the colon. Inflammation can occur in patches and can penetrate deep into the intestinal wall. So unlike colitis ulcerosa which is limited to the colon, then Crohn's disease can affect
00:02:23 multiple segments of the GI tract with healthy areas in between. multiple segments of the GI tract with healthy areas in between. Both colitis ulcerosa and Crohn's disease share some common symptoms but there are also differences. Though the typical common symptoms are persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, blood or mucus in the stool, frequent and loose stool and weight loss and fatigue.
00:02:57 Then there are some symptoms that are more specific for colitis ulcerosa and Then there are some symptoms that are more specific for colitis ulcerosa and that is rectal bleeding, tenesmos which is the sensation of needing to pass to even when the balls are empty. And then there are some symptoms that are more specific for Crohn's disease and that
00:03:18 is mouth source, peri-anal disease including fistulas and abscesses. Every ball disease like colitis ulcerosa and Crohn's disease can impact Every ball disease like colitis ulcerosa and Crohn's disease can impact fertility in several ways and that is why we talk about them here. First of all there is inflammation and from several of the previous videos and from my webinar as well, we know that inflammation is not good for your health, your
00:03:51 reproductive system or your fertility. But let's just mention this again. So inflammation associated with IBD can disrupt hormonal balance, ovulation, So inflammation associated with IBD can disrupt hormonal balance, ovulation, the quality of X and sperm, impair the implantation of the egg into the uterine lining and also affect
00:04:15 the development of the placenta. And these are all things that can affect your fertility. And IBD can interfere with the absorption of essential nutrients which are needed for needed for reproductive health and conception. There can also be a psychological impact, stress and anxiety associated with managing
00:04:41 a chronic illness and with the symptoms and discomfort you may experience, it can also impact fertility. And finally medication and surgery. Some medications that I use to treat IBD such a certain immunosuppressants can
