ArticleBMC rheumatology2024
Reproductive health and rheumatoid arthritis.
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- Global temporal trends and projections of rheumatoid arthritis incidence among women of childbearing age: age-period-cohort analysis 2021.Clinical rheumatology · 2026Article
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Abstract
introductionThe prevalence of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) has been steadily increasing over the last thirty years, particularly among women. Due to the conflicting results of various studies on the link between rheumatoid arthritis and reproductive health, we have undertaken this study to explore their relationship.
methodsThis cross-sectional study utilized primary data from5557 women involved in the Fasa Persian Cohort in the years 2013 to 2018. The study examined the frequency of RA and its association with various factors related to reproductive health, including age at first pregnancy, number of alive children, history of abortion, and infertility. SPSS software was utilized for data analysis, with the significance level set at p < 0.05.
results5557 women with an average age of 48.6 ± 9.5 years participated. Of these women, 7.2% were diagnosed with rheumatoid disease, with an average onset age of 38.2 ± 15.2. The study did not find a significant correlation between RA and factors such as number of pregnancies, age at first pregnancy, duration of breastfeeding and number of children.
conclusionThe study suggests that the experience of RA is independent of gynecological, obstetric factors, or reproductive life. This finding may provide reassurance to women affected by RA.
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