India, June 16 -- Gut health is a vital part of overall health and well-being that every individual needs to be mindful of to improve their quality of life. However, there are some issues related to gut health that affect women in particular, which demand special attention.

Taking to Instagram on June 14, Dr Saurabh Sethi, a California-based gastroenterologist trained in AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford Universities, listed five such issues and explained why one needs to take them seriously.

The deficiency of iron in the body is one of the most common deficiency diseases in women. It can have multiple causes, including heavy flow during menstruation. However, if a woman experiences iron deficiency without any clear indication of why that is...