Can a person with IBD have a normal sex life?
Absolutely. There may be times that you have a decreased sex drive
(due to low energy or increased symptoms), but you can still have
a healthy and normal sex life.
Does IBD affect puberty?
Active IBD can delay both growth and puberty. Your doctor will monitor
these things but if you have concerns, make sure you ask them
Am I more at risk for
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s)?
All teens who have sex are at the same risk of contracting an STI.
However, since some IBD medications weaken your immune system,
contracting an STI might lead to an infection that puts you at greater risk
than someone who doesn’t have IBD.
Will my diagnosis affect my fertility
Fertility is not directly affected by your IBD.
Some surgical procedures for IBD can impact childbearing.
Some IBD medications should be strictly avoided for anyone
thinking of pregnancy. Talk to your medical provider if you
are trying to get pregnant or are sexually active.
Can a person with IBD have a normal sex life?
Absolutely. There may be times that you have a decreased sex drive
(due to low energy or increased symptoms), but you can still have
a healthy and normal sex life.
Does IBD affect puberty?
Active IBD can delay both growth and puberty. Your doctor will monitor
these things but if you have concerns, make sure you ask them
Am I more at risk for
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s)?
All teens who have sex are at the same risk of
contracting an STI. However, since some IBD
medications weaken your immune system,
contracting an STI might lead to an infection
that puts you at greater risk than
someone
who doesn’t have IBD.
Will my diagnosis affect my fertility
Fertility is not directly affected by your IBD.
Some surgical procedures for IBD can impact
childbearing. Some IBD medications should be
strictly avoided for anyone thinking of pregnancy.
Talk to your medical provider if you are trying to
get pregnant or are sexually active.