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Review
. 2022 Feb;48(1):91-112.
doi: 10.1016/j.rdc.2021.09.015.

Early Sexual Health and Reproductive Implications in Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases

Cuoghi Edens  1
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Review

Early Sexual Health and Reproductive Implications in Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases

Cuoghi Edens. Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 2022 Feb.

Abstract

A comprehensive review of reproductive health subtopics, including puberty, menarche, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gynecologic cancers as they pertain to patients with pediatric rheumatic diseases and those who care for them. Rheumatic disease medications and their effect on reproductive health across childhood and adolescence are also reviewed.

Keywords: Gender identity; Human papilloma virus; Menarche; Pediatric rheumatology; Puberty; Reproductive health; Sexual orientation; Teratogens.

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Disclosure The author has nothing to disclose.