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Sex & Acid Reflux: GERD After Intercourse?

In 1986, Alan J.B. Kirk coined the term “reflux dyspareunia” – to describe the specific phenomenon of heartburn (i.e. acid reflux) during sex. At the time, Kirk discovered that 77% of women (77/100) with gastroesophageal reflux – experienced heartburn during s…

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Weight Loss & Acid Reflux (GERD & LPR)

Contentsshowhide1How being overweight/obese may cause reflux…2Weight Loss & GERD (Research)2.1Weight Management as a treatment option for GERD (R)2.2Weight Loss as Nonpharmacologic Strategy for Erosive Esophagitis (R)2.3Weight loss & waist reduction is associa…

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