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: 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…Abstract Number: 0461 • ACR Convergence 2023
Self-esteem as a Determinant of Sexual Function in SLE Patients
Background/Purpose: Rheumatic diseases, and specifically SLE, present with greater sexual dysfunction than other chronic diseases. Sexual dysfunction (SxD) is multifactorial and comprises disease-related factors, psychological…Abstract Number: 0614 • ACR Convergence 2023
Self-Reported Sexual Dysfunction and Perceptions of Rheumatologist Engagement on This Issue in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis
Background/Purpose: Few studies have investigated the prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction among individuals with systemic sclerosis (SSc). The purpose of this study is…Abstract Number: 1346 • ACR Convergence 2023
Semen Analysis of Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis, Axial Spondyloarthritis and Healthy Controls
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: 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: 0940 • ACR Convergence 2022
Effect of an 8-week Tailored Physical Therapy Program on Sexual Function in Women with Systemic Sclerosis and Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies: A Pilot Controlled Study
Background/Purpose: Systemic rheumatic diseases like systemic sclerosis (SSc) and idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) may affect all aspects of life, including sexual health. However, no non-pharmacological…Abstract Number: 1672 • ACR Convergence 2022
The Impact of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) on Women’s Health Evaluated with a New SSc-specific Patient-reported Questionnaire
Background/Purpose: Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) has a strong female predominance and can significantly impair the everyday quality of life of patients. We aimed at designing a…Abstract Number: 2066 • ACR Convergence 2022
Measuring Sexual Dysfunction as an Indicator of Frailty in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Population
Background/Purpose: Patients with SLE present with greater sexual dysfunction (SxD) than patients with other chronic diseases [1]. These patients tend to be younger compared to…Abstract Number: 0441 • ACR Convergence 2022
Patient-Reported Outcomes in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis: Interactions Between Patients’ and Physicians’ Perspectives in a Mexican Cohort
Background/Purpose: The antineutrophil cytoplasm antibody (ANCA) associated vasculitis (AAV) are a group of complex chronic diseases resulting in morbidity, accumulated organ damage, treatment burden, and…
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