Observational studyRheumatology international2021
Reproductive health counseling and contraceptive use in Mexican women with rheumatic diseases: a cross-sectional study.
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- Reproductive health awareness and family planning practices among women with systemic autoimmune diseases: survey based study.Rheumatology international · 2026Article
- Prevalence of effective contraceptive use among patients with rheumatic diseases: a descriptive study.BMC rheumatology · 2026Article
- Suboptimal contraceptive counseling and use in women with autoimmune rheumatic diseases of childbearing age: findings from a cross-sectional survey of patients.Rheumatology international · 2026Article
- Sexual and reproductive health from the perspective of patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases in Mexico: a qualitative study.BMJ open · 2025Article
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- Biopsychosocial factors are associated with impaired sexual function in Mexican patients with rheumatoid arthritis.PloS one · 2024Article
- Construction and validation of a reproductive behavior questionnaire for female patients with rheumatic diseases.Clinical rheumatology · 2023Review
- Views of Mexican outpatients with rheumatoid arthritis on sexual and reproductive health: A cross-sectional study.PloS one · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundThere is an overall increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and maternal morbidity in patients with most autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARD); outcomes are generally improved when the pregnancy is planned and the disease is in control.
objectiveThe objective of the present study was to describe the sexual and reproductive health characteristics and contraceptive use of Mexican women in childbearing age with ARD.
methodsWe conducted an observational, cross-sectional, and descriptive study. All non-pregnant childbearing age women with an ARD were invited to participate. A self-administered questionnaire of ten items that included questions about sexuality, use of contraceptive methods, pregnancy desire, and contraceptional counseling was applied.
resultsA total of 135 women were evaluated. The median age was 33 (25-39) years. Contraceptive use was referred by 49 (71%) of the patients that had sexual activity the last month, while 20 (28.9%) patients denied use. From the patients who had initiated sexual activity (N = 112), 41 (36.6%) did not use any contraceptive method, and 16 (14%) used a method classified as ineffective. The question about contraceptive counseling was answered by 112 patients. Eighty (70.4%) said they had received counseling from health-professional and 64 (57.1%) from their rheumatologist. A total of 57% of the women with teratogenic drugs did not employ a contraception method.
conclusionContraceptive use and reproductive health counseling are suboptimal in Mexican women with ARD. A high proportion of women taking teratogenic drugs did not employ a highly effective contraceptive method. Strategies to improve reproductive and sexual health are necessary.
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