Fertility and pregnancy in inflammatory bowel disease

摘要

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic disorder affecting young adults in the reproductive years. It is common for both female and male patients with IBD to ask questions about IBD's effect on their relationships, sexual and reproductive function, in particular fertility, the outcome of pregnancy and its possible effects on the disease. An open discussion of the social situation and education targeted at these issues therefore forms an essential part of the management of any young person with IBD.