Autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARD) affect mainly young women during their reproductive years. Fertility is usually not diminished but the time it takes to conceive is usually longer. Factors related to an ARD or to its treatment are responsible for this effect. In addition, contraception counseling is required to prevent negative fetal outcome and exacerbation of disease symptoms. In recent years, advances in therapies, clarification of risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes, and a multidisciplinary approach have vastly improved obstetric management, increasing the possibility of successful pregnancy with a high likelihood of favorable outcome.
Management of Gender-Related Problems in Women with Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases
ANDREOLI, Laura;TINCANI, Angela
2016-01-01
Abstract
Autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARD) affect mainly young women during their reproductive years. Fertility is usually not diminished but the time it takes to conceive is usually longer. Factors related to an ARD or to its treatment are responsible for this effect. In addition, contraception counseling is required to prevent negative fetal outcome and exacerbation of disease symptoms. In recent years, advances in therapies, clarification of risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes, and a multidisciplinary approach have vastly improved obstetric management, increasing the possibility of successful pregnancy with a high likelihood of favorable outcome.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
