Abstract Number: 1717 • ACR Convergence 2021
One Year After the Publication of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Guidelines for Management of Reproductive Health in Rheumatic Diseases, Has Anything Changed? An Analysis of Rheumatology Practice at a Tertiary Care Medical Center
Background/Purpose: Successful pregnancies in patients with rheumatic disease are possible when they are well-monitored, adequately treated, and planned during periods of disease quiescence. Previously, a…Abstract Number: 1718 • ACR Convergence 2021
Use of Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Agonist for Ovarian Preservation in SLE Patients on Cyclophosphamide
Background/Purpose: SLE is an autoimmune disease which predominantly affects women of childbearing age (age 20-40). Most of the medications used for treating SLE can adversely…Abstract Number: 1720 • ACR Convergence 2021
Cervical Dysplasia and HPV Infection in Women with Vasculitis
Background/Purpose: The most common cause of cervical cancer is persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in the cervical epithelium, causing precancerous cervical dysplasia and ultimately cervical…Abstract Number: 1721 • ACR Convergence 2021
A Womb with Rheum: Women’s Health Providers’ Confidence and Educational Needs in the Care of Those with Rheumatic Diseases
Background/Purpose: Reproductive age women with rheumatic diseases are commonly cared for by non-rheumatologists who provide contraceptive counseling, preconception, pregnancy, and post-partum management. When women’s health…Abstract Number: 0133 • ACR Convergence 2021
Cervical Cancer Screening Rate in Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Females with systemic lupus erythematosus have increased rates of cervical cancer especially if on immunosuppressive therapy. The American Cancer Society reports the incidence of…Abstract Number: 1729 • ACR Convergence 2021
Predicting Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Using 2nd Trimester Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
Background/Purpose: Women with SLE are at increased risk for adverse maternal and fetal outcomes with increased odds of preeclampsia, hypertension, Cesarean and preterm deliveries, low…Abstract Number: 0580 • ACR Convergence 2021
Association Between Female Reproductive Factors and Gout: A Nationwide Population-based Cohort Study of 1 Million Postmenopausal Women
Background/Purpose: Previous studies have shown that the incidence and risk factors of gout differs according to sex. However, little research has been done on the…Abstract Number: 0619 • ACR Convergence 2021
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Pregnancy Outcomes Among Women with Rheumatic Diseases: A Systematic Literature Review and Quantitative Analysis
Background/Purpose: Women are disproportionately affected by rheumatic diseases (RD), with many of them carrying the diagnosis in their childbearing years. Pregnant women with RD have…Abstract Number: 0636 • ACR Convergence 2021
Contraceptive and Pre-conception Counseling in an Academic Rheumatology Practice: A Needs Assessment to Identify Gaps in Care
Background/Purpose: Systemic autoimmune conditions affect women of childbearing age, and teratogenic medications are commonly prescribed as treatment. In this study, we surveyed rheumatology patients to…Abstract Number: 0637 • ACR Convergence 2021
Assessing the Rates of Cervical Cancer Screening in Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Prior studies have described increased incidence of cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), suggesting…Abstract Number: 1052 • ACR Convergence 2021
Female Reproductive Factors and Risk of Joint Replacement Arthroplasty of the Knee and Hip Due to Osteoarthritis in Postmenopausal Women: A Nationwide Cohort Study of 1.36 Million Women
Background/Purpose: Previous studies of the relationships between female reproductive factors and osteoarthritis (OA) have shown conflicting results. In this study, we aimed to explore the…Abstract Number: 1155 • ACR Convergence 2021
Pregnancy Experiences and Unmet Needs for Women of Childbearing Age with Chronic Rheumatic Disease in China
Background/Purpose: Recent European research on patients with chronic rheumatic diseases (CRDs) revealed that women of childbearing age (WoCBA) have many fears and misconceptions about their…Abstract Number: 1464 • ACR Convergence 2021
Ambulatory Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring (FHRM) to Surveil Pregnancies at Risk for Congenital Heart Block
Background/Purpose: Congenital Heart Block (CHB) complicates 2% of anti-Ro/SSA antibody positive pregnancies and carries substantial perinatal morbidity and mortality. Almost all survivors require lifelong pacing.…Abstract Number: 1467 • ACR Convergence 2021
Determinants of Cervical Cancer Screening Patterns Among Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are vulnerable to cervical dysplasia. This is due to the persistence of human papillomavirus (HPV) related to immunosuppression…Abstract Number: 1628 • ACR Convergence 2021
Reproductive Health Knowledge Gaps, Needs, and Barriers Identified by Pediatric Rheumatology Providers
Background/Purpose: Rheumatic diseases and their treatments present unique challenges to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) issues facing patients and clinicians. Despite this, literature in the…
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