Abstract Number: 0604 • ACR Convergence 2026
Sexual Dysfunction and Body Image Perception Among Patients with Systemic Sclerosis and Inflammatory Myopathy
Background/Purpose: Sexual health is a fundamental component of well-being and quality of life; however, it remains an underaddressed aspect in the care of patients with…Abstract Number: 0605 • ACR Convergence 2026
Sexual Health and Body Image Perception in Men with Rheumatic Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background/Purpose: Men with rheumatic diseases may experience decreased sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, difficulties achieving orgasm, and reduced sexual satisfaction. However, these problems are underrecognized and…Abstract Number: 0609 • ACR Convergence 2026
Understanding the sexual health and well-being of people living with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases: a multi-method cross-sectional analysis
Background/Purpose: People living with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) have been shown to experience poorer sexual health. However, large-scale studies have not yet explored how…Abstract Number: 1470 • ACR Convergence 2026
Fatherhood intentions among patients living with immune-mediated rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases (IM-RMDs): a scoping review
Background/Purpose: Background/Purpose: Fatherhood intentions and reproductive health are increasingly recognised as important aspects of care for patients with immune-mediated rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases (IM-RMDs). While much…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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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…
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