Multiple sclerosis and pregnancy

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Mary D Hughes1

  • 1Medical College of Georgia, Department of Neurology, 1120 15th Street, BBR 3516, Augusta, GA 30912-3220, USA. mhughes@mail.mcg.edu

Neurologic Clinics
|October 12, 2004
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Overall, evidence suggests the effect of pregnancy is at least neutral and possibly positive on the course of MS. The lack of effect MS has on pregnancy outcomes also is significant. In the end, pregnancy is an individual decision.Physicians, and in particular neurologists, play a key role in providing tools to assist women who are living with MS make the most appropriate decision concerning family planning for themselves and their families.

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