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Rheumatoid arthritis may affect sex lives



London, June 25 (IANS) Rheumatoid arthritis may adversely affect the sex lives of people suffering from the disease, say researchers.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease characterised by inflammation of the lining of the joints. It can produce long-term joint damage, resulting in chronic pain, loss of function and disability, reported health portal HealthCentral.

According to the findings of the study presented Saturday at the 2006 European league against rheumatism congress in Amsterdam, Netherlands, at least one-third of patients with rheumatoid arthritis felt their condition has a 'considerably' negative influence on their sex lives.

The study found that 31 percent of RA patients reported that the disease had no impact on sexual activity, with another 38 percent saying it had 'little' impact.

However, 21 percent said their condition had considerable impact on their sex lives, and 10 percent said RA made sexual activity either almost or totally impossible.

Compared to the female patients, men were more likely to report a significant impact on their sexual activity.

'Today's findings indicate the need for increased attention on the effect of rheumatoid arthritis on sexual activity,' said Ylva Helland of the department of rheumatology at Diakonhjemmet Hospital in Oslo, Norway.

Researchers said the sexual problems should be addressed as part of the general health care given to such patients.



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