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Pregnancy and Autoimmunity

Autoimmunity and Pregnancy

A variety of autoimmune diseases can pose a potential complication to fertility, pregnancy, and early menopause. (Also see Pregnancy and Scleroderma, Autoimmunity and Pregnancy, What is Scleroderma?, Types of Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis)

Risk factors associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) in patients with new–onset systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) during pregnancy. New onset SLE during pregnancy increased the risk for multiple APOs. PubMed, Lupus, 2021 Jan 6;961203320980531. (Also see Symptoms and Complications of Lupus)

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) in obstetrics. This article will focus on the common manifestations of the pregnancy-related complications of APS. PubMed, Lupus, 2018 Oct;27(1_suppl):28-31. (Also see Antiphospholipid Syndrome)

Autoimmunity and Early Menopause

Causes and Risk Factors of Early Menopause: Autoimmune Disorder. This is a common cause of premature ovarian failure. In fact, some recent studies have shown that up to two-thirds of the women with premature ovarian failure have it due to an autoimmune disorder. EarlyMenopause.com.

Infertility

Autoimmunity & Infertility. Because abnormal immune function can affect fertility as well as miscarriage risk, affected women need two layers of treatment: a first layer to conceive, and a second to prevent pregnancy loss after conception. Center for Human Reproduction.

Autoimmunity and PostPartum Psychosis

Some Cases of Postpartum Psychosis May Be Autoimmune Encephalitis. Postpartum psychosis occurs most frequently in first-time mothers, typically within the first two weeks after delivery. Symptoms are typically severe and represent an affective episode: mania, depression, or a mixed state. MGH Center for Women's Mental Health.

Personal Stories: Pregnancy and Scleroderma

Personal Stories about Pregnancy and Scleroderma. These are our personal patient and caregiver stories about pregnancy and systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). ISN.

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