The impact of Behçet's disease on intimate relationships in women: A qualitative study.

Published in: Chronic illness (2020)

Female Behçet's patients are at risk of developing psychological problems with intimacy due to symptoms, lack of knowledge of symptoms, and negative impacts of medication. Intimacy needs to be discussed in medical consultations so these issues can be addressed before a lack of intimacy negatively impacts relationships.

Keyphrases

healthcare
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
sleep quality
polycystic ovary syndrome
prognostic factors
metabolic syndrome
primary care
emergency department
physical activity
depressive symptoms
pregnant women
general practice
adipose tissue
breast cancer risk