Living With UC: Relationships

Living With UC: Relationships

Ulcerative colitis can have a major effect on relationships, particularly intimate ones. Issues of feeling ill or needing to visit the restroom frequently can be socially limiting. Both of these issues can be controlled by adequate treatment of the ulcerative colitis. Medications, for example, corticosteroids can cause changes in mood such as depression or euphoria. Libido also can be reduced. It is important to be open about these issues with intimate partners and with physicians. It may be of value to see a specialist - psychologist or psychiatrist - to help deal with the issues.