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This research aims to characterize the clinical and reproductive aspects of women of childbearing age with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Mexico.

January 23, 2026Journal of Crohn s and Colitis

P1231Clinical and reproductive characteristics of women of childbearing age with Inflammatory Bowel Disease at a specialized tertiary referral centre in Mexico

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This research aims to characterize the clinical and reproductive aspects of women of childbearing age with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Mexico.
Conducted a cross-sectional observational study at the IBD Clinic of the General Hospital of Mexico.
Included women aged 15 to 49 with confirmed IBD diagnosis and active follow-up.
Collected clinical, demographic, and gynaecological data through direct interviews.
Performed statistical analysis using IBM SPSS v. 29 including t-tests and chi-squared tests.
20.5% of IBD patients in follow-up were women of childbearing age.
82.0% of women had ulcerative colitis while 18.0% had Crohn's disease.
Common presentations included pancolitis in UC (70.0%) and stenosing behavior in CD (54.5%).
45.5% of Crohn's patients required surgery, with exclusive right hemicolectomy in this group (p = 0.031).
42.6% of women received prenatal counselling, highlighting the need for improved reproductive guidance.

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Cross-sectional study explores reproductive traits in women with inflammatory bowel disease, indicating a need for enhanced reproductive support.

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Rosales et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study explores reproductive traits in women with inflammatory bowel disease, indicating a need for enhanced reproductive support.

P1231Clinical and reproductive characteristics of women of childbearing age with Inflammatory Bowel Disease at a specialized tertiary referral centre in Mexico

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P1231Clinical and reproductive characteristics of women of childbearing age with Inflammatory Bowel Disease at a specialized tertiary referral centre in Mexico

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