WIsDoM Study
The Women With Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Motherhood (WIsDoM)
​Study:
​​A Study Focused on Female Fertility and IBD
PIs:
Marla Dubinsky, MD      Zoe Gottlieb, MD    Eugenia Shmidt, MD
If you are interested in joining this study or would like more information, please contact the study team at: [email protected] 
Visit: wisdomibdstudy.com for more information!
The purpose of this study is to define and quantify the different factors affecting fertility in women diagnosed with IBD who desire pregnancy​​. The goal is to answer some of the following questions:
  • Does IBD impact a women's ability to become pregnant?
  • Do IBD medications impact a women's ability to become pregnant?
  • Does IBD related surgery impact a women's ability to become pregnant?
Who is eligible for the WIsDom Study?
  • Women diagnosed with IBD
  • 18-45 years of age considering pregnancy in the next 15 months
  • Live in the USA or Canada
  • Able to consent to participation

We are proud to announce that the WISDOM study will be presenting their initial findings at Digestive Disease Week 2026 this May in Chicago with two posters:
   1. History of IBD Surgery Prolongs Time to Pregnancy: Updated Findings from the Prospective Women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Motherhood (WIsDoM) Study (Poster of Distinction)
   2. Sexual Function and Wellbeing Differ Across Attempt-Duration Groups and Are Associated with Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with IBD: WIsDoM Study

Thank you to all the participants from UPenn for helping this important work!