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Preparation for Pregnancy

Finding prince charming can be a daunting task. When you finally find the one, true love, you want to start a family. It may not be so easy because there is this big shadow over your head called lupus. Now, let me tell you some good news. Women with lupus can have children. There are …

EULAR Recommendation 3

Can lupus cause infertility in women? Although it may be difficult for a woman with SLE to become pregnant during a severe flare, women who have lupus have normal fertility rates. “Women should receive counselling about fertility If you wish to have a baby, either now or in the future, you should discuss general and …

EULAR Recommendation 2

“Women with lupus should be counselled about the use of effective contraception Your doctor should talk to you about your contraceptive options, including the pill, a coil, or an implant. Using contraceptives is especially important to prevent unwanted pregnancies when your disease is very active or when you are taking drugs that could be dangerous …

EULAR Recommendation 1

In 2017 the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) introduced EULAR recommendations for women’s health and the management of family planning, assisted reproduction, pregnancy and menopause in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and/or antiphospholipid syndrome. These 12 recommendations move away from undue caution against pregnancy for women with lupus. On the contrary, health professionals …

Urinary Tract Infections

It can be difficult to live with lupus. Especially when you feel like you are attracting everything the wind blows you way. Have you also noticed that a certain part of your body gets attacked more often than others? Mine is the urinary tract. It seems to be the most vulnerable. Let me summarize what …