Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Effect of pregnancy on SLE

- Pregnancy does not cause flares of SLE.
- Nausea & vomiting during the first trimester may reduce drug absorption and increase risk of flare
- Flares typically occur during the first or second trimester or post-partum
- Long-term prognosis not affected by pregnancy. The likelihood of developing renal disease is not increased if the patient was in remission at the time of conception.
- Complications of SLE flare during pregnancy can cause increased morbidity and mortality, especially with renal disease.

 

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