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…Abstract Number: 0225 • ACR Convergence 2021
Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction and Depression in German Patients with Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis – Results of the PIPPA Study
Background/Purpose: As known chronic inflammatory diseases have an impact on sexuality. To date, there are only a few studies from North and Latin America which…Abstract Number: 0930 • ACR Convergence 2020
Sexual Health Impairment in 90 Female Patients with Systemic Sclerosis
Background/Purpose: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a chronic, multisystem, connective tissue disorder characterized by fibrosis of the skin and internal organ involvement. These serious clinical manifestations…Abstract Number: 1072 • ACR Convergence 2020
Sexual Health Impairment in 62 Female Patients with Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies
Background/Purpose: Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are a heterogeneous group of rare diseases characterized by chronic muscle inflammation and multiple organ involvement. These serious clinical manifestations…
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