Rheumatoid arthritis and sexuality: a patient survey in France.

Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on patients' sexuality and identify disease and other factors such as fatigue that most influence sexual relationships.

Methods: A specific pretested questionnaire was sent to all members of a French patient association (ANDAR). Questions related to demographics, disease status, quality of life (utility, EQ-5D), pain, psychological status (mood), fatigue and emotional and sexual relationships.