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Rheumatology clinic
Rheumatoid arthritis and pregnancy
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Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
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Health problems in pregnancy
Health problems in pregnancy
Abstract
Many medications for rheumatoid arthritis are not safe in pregnancy, so careful management is required for women of child-bearing age.
Key Points
Several important issues need to be addressed when treating women of child-bearing age who have rheumatoid arthritis. If the patient does not wish to become pregnant and is taking medications that are not safe in pregnancy, reliable contraception must be ensured. On the other hand, if the patient wishes to become pregnant, the choice of medications leading up to and during pregnancy should be considered carefully.
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