Abstract
Alterations in sexual health caused by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may affect quality of life and disease status. IBD usually strikes adolescents or young adults, who are also facing developmental milestones important to sexual health. Issues include growth and development, body image, intimacy and sexual functioning, fertility, and pregnancy. A review of published research regarding these issues, in addition to suggestions for nursing assessment and interventions, is included in this article. Nurses must offer sensitive support and suggestions for coping. Nurses must be aware of the issues influencing sexual health when providing total care to clients with IBD.
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