Abstract Number: 2346 • ACR Convergence 2025
Back in Action: Six Months of Biological Therapy Improve Sexual Function in Men with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Background/Purpose: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) significantly impacts quality of life across multiple domains. To date, no studies have evaluated the impact of initial biological therapy on…Abstract Number: 2321 • ACR Convergence 2025
Uncovering Clinical Phenotypes of Sexual Dysfunction in Spondyloarthritis: A Multidimensional Analysis
Background/Purpose: Spondyloarthritis (SpA) impacts patient’s life, including functionality, QoL, emotional state, and sexual function. The current study was conducted to determine the frequency of sexual…Abstract Number: 2316 • ACR Convergence 2025
Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Meta-Analysis of FSFI Total and Domain Scores
Background/Purpose: Beyond musculoskeletal manifestations, there is growing recognition of the systemic and psychosocial burden of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Sexual health is an often-overlooked aspect of…Abstract Number: 1687 • ACR Convergence 2025
Body Esteem and Sexual Function in Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: SLE predominantly affects women and is often accompanied by physical changes and psychological distress. Although both body image dissatisfaction and sexual dysfunction are reported…Abstract Number: 1503 • ACR Convergence 2025
Lupus Disease Activity Adversely Affects the Quality of Life but not Intimate Relationship and Sexual Function in Indian Female Lupus Patients
Background/Purpose: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) disease activity can affect the normal functioning of the patients. This functioning in various domains can be assessed using quality…Abstract Number: 1350 • ACR Convergence 2025
Initial Biologic Therapy Improves Sexual Function in Female Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A 6 Month Follow-Up Study
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) significantly impacts quality of life in multiple domains. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of initial biologic/targeted synthetic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic…Abstract Number: 1231 • ACR Convergence 2025
TNX-102 SL, Cyclobenzaprine HCl Sublingual Tablets, Demonstrates Pain Reduction and Favorable Tolerability in Patients with Fibromyalgia
Background/Purpose: FDA-approved treatments for fibromyalgia (FM) have historically been limited by intolerable side effects that often lead to poor adherence. TNX-102 SL, a sublingual formulation…Abstract Number: 0124 • ACR Convergence 2024
Sexual Health Challenges in Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome: Exploring Prevalence and Clinical Correlates
Background/Purpose: Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic thromboinflammatory disease with various forms of presentation. There is limited information on sexual function in patients with APS,…Abstract Number: 0421 • ACR Convergence 2024
The Effect of Biologic Treatment for Psoriatic Arthritis and Axial Spondyloarthritis on Semen Parameters – a Longitudinal Study
Background/Purpose: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) are commonly diagnosed in young males in their reproductive years. However, only a few studies have investigated…Abstract Number: 0433 • ACR Convergence 2024
Male Perspective on Reproductive Health in Rheumatology Patients: A Cross-sectional Study
Background/Purpose: As reproductive health is gathering attention in rheumatology and all medical fields, the male perspective on the matter is often overlooked as not directly…Abstract Number: 0720 • ACR Convergence 2024
Impact of Systemic Vasculitides on Sexual Function: An Overlooked Aspect of Patient Care
Background/Purpose: Systemic vasculitides comprise a group of inflammatory diseases involving multiple organ systems, significantly affecting various aspects of a patient's life, including their sexuality. Sexual…Abstract Number: 2591 • ACR Convergence 2024
Lupus-Related Reproductive Health Experiences and Needs of Women of Childbearing Age: A Qualitative Study
Background/Purpose: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune condition that primarily affects women of childbearing age, with many patients being diagnosed during puberty. Contraception…Abstract Number: 1353 • ACR Convergence 2023
Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Cross-Sectional Multicentre Study
Background/Purpose: Due to its multisystemic involvement, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can have a significant impact on patients' quality of life (QoL). Sexual (dis)function is a…Abstract Number: 0145 • ACR Convergence 2023
Sexual Health and Function Screening in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases
Background/Purpose: Rheumatic diseases (RD) can have a negative impact on many aspects of a patient's life, including sexual health. Sexual dysfunction (SD) has been negatively…Abstract Number: 0146 • ACR Convergence 2023
Sexual Health and Self-Perception in Rheumatologic Patients: Has Your Rheumatologist Ever Talked to You About Sexual Health?
Background/Purpose: There's a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD) in patients with rheumatic diseases (RD). Studies show that it goes from a 36% to a…
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