Crohn’s disease often presents differently in women—and it’s not always obvious. Fatigue, joint pain, irregular periods, even issues with fertility can all be symptoms, but they’re often overlooked or misdiagnosed. It takes longer than a year on average for women to get a Crohn’s diagnosis, according to a 2023 study in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. If you are diagnosed with Crohn’s, there are treatment options and lifestyle changes that can help you improve your health and help manage symptoms. Read more from Parsley Health’s experts about how Crohn’s can present for women at the link in our bio.