Reproductive Health
AiArthritis Voices 360, Episode 93
Air Date: January 7 , 2024
This episode is a Step5, as outlined in our 6 Step Patient-Led Problem Solving Process.
Welcome to AiArthritis Voices 360! In this episode, Leila, the Health Education Manager at AiArthritis, delves into the impact of AiArthritis diseases on reproductive health, sharing insights from the RNS and ACR 2023 conferences. Leila delves into the myriad challenges individuals encounter, including delayed puberty, heightened disease activity during menstrual cycles, and the heightened risks associated with unplanned pregnancies. Navigating the intricate landscape of family planning within the AiArthritis community, we discuss the significance of birth control methods and the impact of medications on fertility.
Drawing from personal experience with lupus, Leila discusses preserving fertility, assisted reproductive technologies, and navigating family planning. Join us on this episode to learn more about reproductive health with AiArthritis diseases and hear Leila’s personal experience with family planning!
If you have questions or would like to share your own family planning story, please feel free to email Leila at
Leila@AiArthritis.org.
Episode Highlights:
- Explore the latest research insights on how AiArthritis diseases affect reproduction from the RNS and ACR 2023 conferences.
- Join Leila on a personal journey, navigating reproductive health with Lupus.
- Uncover challenges in family planning, from medication impacts to the significance of birth control in AiArthritis.
- Learn about medication effects on fertility and preservation strategies for those with AiArthritis.
AiArthritis Voices 360 is produced by the International Foundation for Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Arthritis. Visit us on the web at
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All our main 1st Sunday of the month episodes are either an initial "put the topic on the table" episode (Step 2 in our organization's 6-step problem solving process) or a "revisit to the table" episode (Step 6 in our organization's 6-step process), where we build on a past show because we have moved forward in developing help, tools, or projects around the issue (Step 5 in our organization's 6-step process).
After each show airs we spin off the conversation into many discussions over various formats, which we now call #360its (new in 2022)!
And now, let's 360it!
The main Sunday episode is where we "put the topic on the table," but it's not where the conversation ends! Now we spin off the conversation into different discussion segments. Below you will find several 360its. Some are videos from the main episode, while others are audiograms (soundbites).
Soon we will be launching additional 360its, which will build on these conversations. We'll hear from patients in the United States, Canada, and Australia who are here to help you through the transition to biosimilars. We are also planning a WATCH PARTY, where we will play back segments of webinars that aim to teach you more about biosimilars - and you'll have your fellow patients at AiArthritis to talk through it all with you! Stay tuned.
360its & SHORT VIDEO CLIPS FROM THE MAIN EPISODE
#360it: Fertility and Medication for AiArthritis Patients
Explore the nuanced relationship between AiArthritis medications and fertility in this clip from the AiArthritis Voices 360 Talk Show. From dispelling myths to discussing specific medications like cyclophosphamide, Leila shares valuable insights on preserving fertility while managing AiArthritis diseases. Discover the realities of extended timelines for conception in the AiArthritis community and valuable tips for those navigating family planning with AiArthritis diseases.
Leila Lagandaon
Leila is the Health Education Manager at the International Foundation for AiArthritis. She is a person living with Lupus Nephritis and Sjögren’s Syndrome. She is passionate about inclusion and diversity in health education and meeting individuals where they are at in order to learn in a way that resonates with them. Leila is on social media as @LupusLifestyle.Lei sharing bits and pieces about her life with lupus and connecting with others. Connect with her on Instagram or TikTok.
- Instagram: @lupus.lifestyle.lei
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leila-lagandaon
- Facebook: @leilaaiarthritis
- TikTok: @lupus.lifestyle.lei
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