By Sharon Dobson Even though symptoms of Crohn’s disease can be controlled through a diet, there is no doubt that the illness is literally a pain in the rear for all sufferers regardless if they are male or female. Unfortunately, it’s also a known fact that many women with Crohn’s experience gynaecological issues as a result of the disease. Depending on the type of Crohn’s disease a woman has, and the severity she experiences, Crohn’s can wreak havoc on her reproductive system, affecting her menstruation cycle, vagina and ability to reproduce without complications.