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Infertility - Prevention and Management.

Emily C Somers1, Wendy Marder2

  • 1Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, North Campus Research Complex, B014 G236, 2800 Plymouth Road, SPC 2800, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2800, USA; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan, North Campus Research Complex, B014 G236, 2800 Plymouth Road, SPC 2800, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2800, USA; Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Michigan, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029, USA.

Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America
|April 10, 2017
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Women with autoimmune diseases face reproductive health issues like infertility due to inflammation and treatments. Comprehensive care requires awareness, support, and understanding fertility preservation options.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive endocrinology and immunology
  • Women's health in chronic illness

Background:

  • Autoimmune diseases can cause infertility, menstrual irregularities, and reduced parity.
  • Factors include chronic inflammation, gonadotoxic medications, and psychosocial stress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight reproductive challenges in women with autoimmune diseases.
  • To emphasize the importance of comprehensive patient care and support.
  • To underscore the need for understanding fertility preservation options.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on autoimmune diseases and reproductive health.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to subfertility in this population.
  • Discussion of current fertility preservation strategies.
Keywords:
Fertility preservationInfertilitySystemic autoimmune diseases

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Main Results:

  • Infertility and menstrual irregularities are significant concerns for women with autoimmune conditions.
  • Management requires addressing inflammatory disease, medication side effects, and psychosocial well-being.
  • Fertility preservation methods are crucial for patients undergoing gonadotoxic therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive care for women with autoimmune diseases must include reproductive health.
  • Patient validation, support, and awareness of fertility preservation are essential.
  • Referral to reproductive endocrinology specialists is recommended for optimal management.