The impact of familial Mediterranean fever on women's health.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is the most common hereditary recurrent febrile disorder, characterized by the sudden onset of high fever and severe abdominal pain. The implications of this disorder on a woman's health are significant and not well known among obstetrician/gynecologists. The goal of this review is to familiarize providers caring for women on the ramifications of FMF on different aspects of a woman's life, including puberty, fertility, pregnancy, and menopause, as well as to help them to diagnose and manage FMF when these patients become pregnant.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Dotters-Katz, S; Kuller, J; Price, T
Published Date
- June 2012
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 67 / 6
Start / End Page
- 357 - 364
PubMed ID
- 22713162
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1533-9866
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1097/OGX.0b013e318259ed3a
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States