[Sexual function in rheumatic diseases].

Sexual function is closely related to satisfactory quality of life. The sexual activity has an impact in the sexual satisfaction of patient, several aspects of personal life and in their relationships. Systemic autoimmune diseases affect various organs and systems and they can determine sexual dysfunction in patients, particularly with: rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, Sjögren syndrome, vasculitis and idiopathic inflammatory myopathies.

Effect of musculoskeletal pain on sexuality of male adolescents and adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Objective: To develop a questionnaire for the evaluation of sexuality of male patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).

Methods: A cohort of male patients with rheumatoid factor (RF)-negative polyarticular JIA according to the 2004 revised ILAR criteria and inactive disease was studied. The Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) was applied to all patients.