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Special Populations & Life Stages
Crohn's and ulcerative colitis during pregnancy, childhood, college, older age and other life stages.
Crohn's as a Young Adult: College, Career, and Finding Your Way
Managing Crohn's in college and early adulthood: secure accommodations, explore IBD scholarships, plan coverage before 26, and know your work rights.
Crohn's Disease After 60: Late-Onset Diagnosis and What Changes
Crohn's disease after 60 often looks different. Learn about diagnosis delays, safer medication decisions, infection screening and cancer surveillance.
Crohn's Disease in Children and Teens: A Parent's Guide
Crohn's disease in children: understand growth risks, EEN and CDED diets, 504 school plans, and teen self-management steps to support your child.
Crohn's Disease Symptoms in Women: What Gets Missed
Crohn's disease symptoms in women can be mistaken for period changes, endometriosis or IBS. Learn the red flags, track patterns and ask about testing.
IBD After 50: Diagnosis, Treatment, and What Changes
IBD after 50 can look different and take longer to diagnose. Learn key symptoms, medication risks, vaccine needs, and what to bring to your GI visit.
IBD at College: Meds, Dining, Disability Services & Bathrooms
Managing IBD in college: use this move-in checklist for disability accommodations, medication storage, dining, bathroom access and flare planning.
IBD & Pregnancy
IBD and pregnancy: see which medicines are safer, what to stop before conception, and how to plan monitoring, delivery, breastfeeding and postpartum care.
Is Crohn's Disease Genetic? What Families Need to Know
Is Crohn's disease genetic? Learn why one affected parent means a 7-9% lifetime risk for a child, plus genes, environmental factors and symptoms to track.
Is Ulcerative Colitis Genetic? What Families Need to Know
Is ulcerative colitis genetic? Learn your child's 2% to 5% lifetime risk, symptoms to watch for, and why genetic testing isn't routinely recommended.
PCDAI Score: How Pediatric Crohn's Activity Is Measured
See how symptoms, growth, and three labs contribute to a PCDAI result.
Pregnancy Planning With IBD: A Six-Month Preconception Checklist
Pregnancy planning with IBD: use a six-month checklist to confirm remission, review medications, check nutrition and coordinate your care team.
Pregnancy With Crohn's Disease: Conception Through Postpartum
Crohn's disease and pregnancy: plan for 3-6 months' remission, understand medication safety, prepare for delivery and lower postpartum flare risk.
Pregnancy With UC: From Conception Through Postpartum
Pregnancy with ulcerative colitis: learn which medications are safe, why remission matters, and plan for flares, delivery, breastfeeding and postpartum.
PUCAI Score: Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis Activity Explained
Understand the six PUCAI inputs, score bands, and role of separate labs.
The IBD Caregiver Log: A Simple Tracker for Symptoms, Medications, and Questions
IBD caregiver log: track symptoms, medications, labs, growth and questions, then turn daily notes into a one-page GI appointment summary.
UC as a Young Adult: College Accommodations, Career, and Beyond
UC college accommodations include exam breaks, flexible attendance and priority housing. See job rights, age-26 insurance and scholarships up to $15K.
Ulcerative Colitis After 60: Late-Onset Diagnosis and What Changes
Ulcerative colitis after 60 accounts for up to 15% of new UC diagnoses. Learn how age changes symptoms, treatment choices, infection risk and monitoring.
Ulcerative Colitis in Children and Teens: A Parent's Guide
Ulcerative colitis in children: spot symptoms, understand growth and treatment needs, secure a 504 plan, and help your teen take charge of care.
Ulcerative Colitis in Men: Symptoms, Sexual Health, and What to Know
Ulcerative colitis in men can affect fertility, testosterone and sexual function. Learn about sulfasalazine, J-pouch risks and what to ask your GI.
Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms in Women: What Gets Overlooked
Ulcerative colitis symptoms in women may be mistaken for periods or endometriosis. Learn about iron tests, birth control and tracking patterns.
What to Tell a School Nurse About a Child or Teen With IBD
What to tell a school nurse about IBD: prepare a one-page summary covering medications, bathroom access, emergency signs, privacy and 504 needs.