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Inflammatory rheumatic diseases and pregnancy
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Affiliations- Department of Reproduction, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland
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Abstract
Pregnancy in a patient diagnosed with systemic connective tissue disorder is a challenge that requires a close co-operation between a rheumatologist and gynaecologist. Good control over the activity of the underlying condition and the choice of appropriate time for planning a pregnancy have direct effect on the pregnancy results in these patients. Applying gynaecological supervision adequate to the increased risk of complications is also very important.
The aim of this study is to present the current knowledge on the care over pregnant patients with systemic connective tissue diseases and to draw attention to the importance of pregnancy planning in this group of patients.
Abstract
Pregnancy in a patient diagnosed with systemic connective tissue disorder is a challenge that requires a close co-operation between a rheumatologist and gynaecologist. Good control over the activity of the underlying condition and the choice of appropriate time for planning a pregnancy have direct effect on the pregnancy results in these patients. Applying gynaecological supervision adequate to the increased risk of complications is also very important.
The aim of this study is to present the current knowledge on the care over pregnant patients with systemic connective tissue diseases and to draw attention to the importance of pregnancy planning in this group of patients.
Keywords
inflammatory rheumatic diseases; pregnancy; lupus erythematosus; adverse pregnancy outcomes
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Inflammatory rheumatic diseases and pregnancy
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663-667
Published online
2021-08-23
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Bibliographic record
Ginekol Pol 2021;92(9):663-667.
Keywords
inflammatory rheumatic diseases
pregnancy
lupus erythematosus
adverse pregnancy outcomes
Authors
Katarzyna Klimaszyk
Ewa Wender-Ozegowska
Malgorzata Kedzia
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