Reed Sydney, Bugwadia Amy K, Dave Sneha, Wilson Hannah E, Ramesh Prathikka, Michel Hilary K
Generation Patient, Crohn's and Colitis Young Adults Network, USA.
Stanford University School of Medicine, USA.
Health Care Transit. 2023 Dec 7;2:100033. doi: 10.1016/j.hctj.2023.100033. eCollection 2024.
The effects of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the medications used to treat it on sexual and reproductive health can be significant, impacting the quality of life of patients across gender identities. This article presents insights from a roundtable discussion facilitated by the Crohn's and Colitis Young Adults Network (CCYAN) between young adult patients with IBD and medical professionals, including physicians, nurses, psychologists, and trainees/medical students. It underscores the distinction between sexual and reproductive health, emphasizing the need to address both aspects comprehensively. The discussion identified key themes, including sexual dysfunction and well-being in IBD patients; discussing sexual health with young adult IBD patients; current research in reproductive health: gaps and opportunities; discussing reproductive health with young adult IBD patients; and providing resources and comprehensive multidisciplinary care.
炎症性肠病(IBD)及其治疗药物对性健康和生殖健康的影响可能很大,会影响不同性别认同患者的生活质量。本文介绍了由克罗恩病和结肠炎青年网络(CCYAN)组织的一次圆桌讨论的见解,讨论参与者包括IBD青年患者以及医学专业人员,如医生、护士、心理学家和实习生/医学生。文章强调了性健康和生殖健康之间的区别,强调需要全面解决这两个方面的问题。讨论确定了关键主题,包括IBD患者的性功能障碍和幸福感;与IBD青年患者讨论性健康;生殖健康的当前研究:差距与机遇;与IBD青年患者讨论生殖健康;以及提供资源和全面的多学科护理。