Pregnancy and Lupus
Women with lupus face high risks during pregnancies including maternal death, infection, blood clots, and clotting complications, according to research presented at the 2006 annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology. Experts recommend that women wait to conceive until their disease has been inactive for at least 6 months.
Oral Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives are safe for women with lupus, as long as their disease is inactive or stable, suggests a New En...
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