02/09/2025
Blessed to bright Light to this often overlooked and unrecognized impact of IBD ! Thank k you for sharing ! 🙌🏾💥
**New Research**
We at SAIA are excited to share an exciting new publication regarding the factors that impact sexual well-being and intimacy in IBD patients, co-authored by our very own Dr. Neilanjan Nandi, MD along with many esteemed GI clinicians! 👏🏽👏🏽
Read here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11894-024-00956-2 📖
This important study underscores how disease activity can directly impact patient and well-being. The co-authors discuss assessment tools to identify sexual dysfunction and risk factors for developing sexual dysfunction in addition to reviewing sexual and gender minority (SGM) concerns. 💥💥
The rate of sexual dysfunction in IBD patients ranges between 40-60% in females and 40-50% in males. Comorbidities often include prior surgeries, and , active disease, and use of certain medications, such as corticosteroids. ✨✨
Additionally, psychological factors may contribute to sexual dysfunction, such as issues related to external surgical scars, , and concerns. 🔎🔎
To learn more, please check out the article! 💫💫
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