Systemic lupus erythematosus and pregnancy

M L Druzin; R F Van Vollenhoven

Systemic lupus erythematosus and pregnancy

Ann Med Interne (Paris). 1996;147(4):265-73.

Authors

M L Druzin¹, R F Van Vollenhoven

Affiliation

¹ Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Stanford University Medical Center, California 94035-5317, USA.

PMID: 8952746

Abstract

SLE is an autoimmune condition primarily affecting females in their reproductive years. Advances in medical management of SLE, improved understanding of pregnancy complications and the improvement in neontal medicine have allowed females with SLE to have successful pregnancies.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Abortion, Spontaneous / etiology
Female
Humans
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / drug therapy
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / physiopathology
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications / drug therapy
Pregnancy Complications / physiopathology*
Pregnancy Outcome
Risk Factors