Abstracts tagged "Women’s health"

Abstract Number: 0969 • ACR Convergence 2022
Use of Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone Agonists for Ovarian Preservation in Patients Receiving Cyclophosphamide for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Meta-analysis
Komal Ejaz¹, Dania Abid², Paul Juneau³, Jun Chu⁴ and Sarfaraz Hasni⁵, ¹The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, Scranton, PA, ²Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, Meridian, ID, ³National Institutes of Health Library, Bethesda, MD, ⁴National Institutes of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD, ⁵National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
Background/Purpose: Cyclophosphamide (CYC) has known cytotoxic effects on ovarian reserve and has been linked to premature ovarian failure in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The concurrent…
Abstract Number: 0901 • ACR Convergence 2022
Factors Associated with Household Work Limitations in Mexican Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Impact of the Disease on Women’s Life
Ana Ortiz-Haro¹, Irazu Contreras-Yáñez¹, Guillermo Guaracha Basañez² and Virginia Pascual Ramos³, ¹Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Ciudad de México, Mexico, ²Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición "Salvador Zubirn", Ciudad de México, Mexico, ³Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most frequent chronic inflammatory arthritis with a clear female preponderance. For various reasons, women spend more time on household…
Abstract Number: 1295 • ACR Convergence 2022
Targeting Barriers That Prevent Contraception Counseling in an Academic Rheumatology Practice
Tara Skorupa¹, Kristin Sturm², Aaron Lazorwitz², Guiset Carvajal Bedoya³, Ju Young Kwag², JoAnn Zell² and Kristen Demoruelle², ¹University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, ²University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, ³Billings Clinic, Billings, MT
Background/Purpose: Systemic autoimmune diseases disproportionately affect females of childbearing potential. Many of the medications used to treat systemic autoimmune diseases have suspected or confirmed teratogenic…
Abstract Number: 0939 • ACR Convergence 2022
Pilot Study: A Novel Method for Cervical Health Monitoring in African American Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Using a Self- Sampling Brush to Assess Cervical HPV Infection and Cervical Cytology
J. Patricia Dhar¹, Heather Walline², Lamia Fathallah³, Susanna Szpunar⁴, Louis Saravolatz⁵, Gil Mor⁶ and Thomas Carey⁷, ¹Ascension St. John Hospital and Wayne State University School of Medicine, Bloomfield Hills, MI, ²University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, ³Ascension St.John Hospital, Detroit, MI, ⁴Ascension St. John Hospital, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, ⁵Ascension St John Hospital and Medical Center, Wayne State University School of Medicine (affiliate), Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, ⁶Wayne State University and C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development., Detroit, MI, ⁷University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI
Background/Purpose: A health disparity exists for AA women with SLE who have increased morbidity & mortality from both cervical cancer & SLE. Current cervical cancer…
Abstract Number: 1634 • ACR Convergence 2022
Association of Ultra-processed Food Intake with Risk of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Women
Sinara Laurini Rossato¹, Chun-Han Lo², Medha Barbhaiya³, Jeffrey Sparks⁴, Neha Khandpur⁵, Susan Malspeis⁶, Kazuki Yoshida⁶, Walter C. Willett⁷ and Karen Costenbader⁶, ¹Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Brazil, ²Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, Las Vegas, ³Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ⁴Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, ⁵Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, ⁶Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, ⁷Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
Background/Purpose: Antioxidants and vitamins present in unprocessed foods may protect against development of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) whereas ultra-processed foods (UPFs) remove these nutrients, adding…
Abstract Number: 0941 • ACR Convergence 2022
Surveying Adolescents with Rheumatic Disease for At-Risk Behavior
Kristina Ciaglia¹, Chetna Godiwala², Chan-hee Jo², Tracey Wright³, Lynnette Walters² and Lorien Nassi¹, ¹University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX, ²Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, TX, ³UT Southwestern, Plano, TX
Background/Purpose: Adolescents with rheumatic disease are often prescribed teratogenic medications, however few rheumatologists screen patients for sexual activity and provide referrals or contraceptive education due…
Abstract Number: 1671 • ACR Convergence 2022
Current Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Are Unsatisfactory for the Needs of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients
Zehra Kazmi¹, Carlos Lorenzo¹, Farwa Kazmi² and Agustin Escalante³, ¹University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio, San antonio, TX, ²Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates, ³University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
Background/Purpose: HPV infection is a risk factor for cervical cancer. SLE patients have increased rates of HPV infection, cervical dysplasia and cancer. Present guidelines for…
Abstract Number: 0942 • ACR Convergence 2022
Evaluation of Ovarian Reserve Using Anti-Mullerian Hormone Levels in Adolescents with Systemic Rheumatic Disease Compared to Healthy Controls
Alexandra Theisen¹, Kathleen Lane¹, Jodi Skiles¹, Amanda Saraf¹, Stacey Tarvin², Tamara Hannon¹, Marcia Shew¹ and Melissa Oliver¹, ¹Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, ²Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN
Background/Purpose: Medical evidence suggests decreased ovarian reserve in women with rheumatic disease; however, studies in adolescents are lacking. Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels in serum are…
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
Maria Grazia Lazzaroni¹, Liala Moschetti¹, Eleonora Pedretti¹, Andrea Lojacono², Francesca Ramazzotto³, Cristina Zanardini³, Zatti Sonia³, Angela Tincani⁴, Franco Franceschini¹, Paolo Airò⁵ and Laura Andreoli¹, ¹Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology Unit, ASST Spedali Civili and University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy, ²Obstetrics and Gynecology, ASST Garda, Desenzano del Garda, Brescia, Brescia, Italy, ³Obstetrics and Gynecology, ASST Spedali Civili and University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy, ⁴Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology Unit, ASST Spedali Civili and University of Brescia, Gussago, Italy, ⁵Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology Unit, ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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: 0943 • ACR Convergence 2022
Increased Prevalence of Thrombotic Events in Anti-Phospholipid Antibody-Positive SLE Patients on Estrogen-Containing Contraception
Hiba Bilal¹, Amarah Baluch² and Andras Perl³, ¹SUNY Upstate Medical Unviersity, Jamesville, NY, ²SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, ³SUNY, Syracuse, NY
Background/Purpose: Women of child-bearing age with underlying rheumatic disease such as systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) with positive anti-phospholipid antibodies (aPL) are at an increased risk…
Abstract Number: PP13 • ACR Convergence 2022
How Becoming Engaged in My Care with Specialized Tools and Support Helped Me Find My Personal Lupus Triggers and Regain Control of My Health
Tonya Hinton-Green, Philadelphia, PA
Background/Purpose: My story begins in the ER where I was diagnosed with lupus right after my 22nd birthday.For the next 25 years I went from…
Abstract Number: 0944 • ACR Convergence 2022
Inconsistent Family Planning Documentation in Women with Interstitial Pneumonia with Autoimmune Features (IPAF)
Elena Joerns¹, Brooke Mills², Una Makris³, Traci Adams¹ and Bonnie Bermas¹, ¹UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX, ²UT Southwestern Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX, ³UT Southwestern Medical Center and Dallas VA, Dallas, TX
Background/Purpose: Family planning discussions improve pregnancy outcomes in women with interstitial lung disease (ILD). Women with interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features (IPAF), a subset of…
Abstract Number: 0946 • ACR Convergence 2022
The Impact of Pregnancy Planning and Medical Readiness on Reproductive Outcomes in Women with SLE
Catherine Sims¹, Amanda Eudy², Jayanth Doss¹, Lisa Criscione-Schreiber³, Kai Sun³, Rebecca Sadun¹, Jennifer L Rogers⁴ and Megan Clowse¹, ¹Duke University, Durham, NC, ²Duke University, Raleigh, NC, ³Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, ⁴Duke University School of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology & Immunology, Durham, NC
Background/Purpose: The ACR Reproductive Health Guidelines recommend that a woman conceive when her SLE is quiescent, she is not taking a teratogenic medication, and that…
Abstract Number: 0947 • ACR Convergence 2022
Development of a Person-Centered Family Planning Decision Aid for Women with Rheumatic Diseases
Mehret Birru Talabi¹, Traci Kazmerski², Raelynn O'Leary³, Ashley Deal³, Megan Clowse⁴, Oilvia Stransky⁵ and Sonya Borrero⁵, ¹University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, ²Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, ³Carnegie Mellon University School of Design, Pittsburgh, ⁴Duke University, Durham, NC, ⁵University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh
Background/Purpose: Given the potential for pregnancy-associated mortality and morbidity, the question of whether and/or when to become pregnant is often a profoundly important decision for…
Abstract Number: 0948 • ACR Convergence 2022
Fertility and the Use of Assisted Reproductive Technologies: Perceptions, Thoughts and Experiences of Men and Women with Rheumatic Disease
Emily Peninger¹, Molly Leavitt¹, Cuoghi Edens¹ and Shilpa Venkatachalam², ¹University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, ²Global Healthy Living Foundation, New York, NY
Background/Purpose: Patients with rheumatic diseases have fewer biologic children than those without for a number of reasons, including infertility. Patients with rheumatic diseases may therefore…

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