A treatment algorithm for familial Mediterranean fever patients with menstruation-associated attacks.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

FMF is characterized by febrile polyserositis attacks. Menstruation could be a trigger for attacks. We aimed to analyse the features of adolescent FMF patients with menstruation-associated attacks and propose a management algorithm.

Methods

All female FMF patients who had menarche and visited the Pediatric Rheumatology Unit between January and December 2022, were included into this study. Demographics, general characteristics and the features of menstrual cycle and FMF attacks were noted.

Results

A total of 151 female FMF patients were included. Thirty-five (23.2%) had menstruation-associated attacks. Fever and arthritis were less frequent during the menstruation-associated attacks than the attacks not associated with menstruation in these patients (65.7% v

SUBMITTER: Batu ED 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11879335 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature