Women's Health and Ulcerative Colitis.

Kindra Clark-Snustad, Madalina Butnariu, Anita Afzali

Journal: Gastroenterology clinics of North America 2021;49(4):769-789

PMID: 33121695

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Abstract

Although ulcerative colitis affects males and females at similar rates, certain sex-specific differences influence the disease-related risks and experiences of females with ulcerative colitis. This article reviews topics that affect females with ulcerative colitis, including the impact of disease on the menstrual cycle, fertility, child bearing, sexual health, and recommendations for health care maintenance.

Address: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Washington, 1959 Northeast Pacific Street, Box 356424, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.; Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W. 10(th) Ave. 2(nd) floor, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.; Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 395 West 12(th) Avenue, Room 280, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

DOI: 10.1016/j.gtc.2020.07.004

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MeSH Terms: Colitis, Ulcerative, Diarrhea, Female, Fertility, Humans, Menstrual Cycle, Osteoporosis, Papillomavirus Vaccines, Pregnancy, Reproductive Behavior, Risk, Sexual Health, Uterine Cervical Neoplasms, Women's Health