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.
Keywords: Fertility; Health maintenance; Menstruation; Pregnancy; Sexual health; Ulcerative colitis; Women’s health.
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