Infection and Malignancy in Rheumatic Diseases
RHEUMATIC DISEASE CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA www.rheumatic.theclinics.com Consulting Editor MICHAEL H. WEISMAN February 2017 • Volume 43 • Number 1
Infertility – Prevention and Management
Infertility and subfertility, menstrual irregularities, and decreased parity may occur in women with autoimmune diseases due to multiple factors, including underlying inflammatory disease, gonadotoxic medications, and psychosocial issues related to…
Menopause and Rheumatic Disease
Menopause occurs naturally in women at about 50 years of age. There is a wealth of data concerning the relationship of menopause to systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis;…
Outcomes in Children Born to Women with Rheumatic Diseases
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are the most prevalent autoimmune rheumatic diseases, predominantly occurring in women during childbearing years. Research has focused on assessing the risk of…
Lactation and Management of Postpartum Disease
While much of the existing literature in the field of reproductive rheumatology focuses on fertility, preconception counseling, and pregnancy, there is limited information regarding the postpartum period and lactation. Evidence…
Vasculitis and Pregnancy
Vasculitis is more often a disease of women beyond their reproductive years, leaving the challenges of pregnancy management difficult to study. Pregnancy complications, including pregnancy loss and preterm birth, are…
Fertility, Pregnancy, and Lactation in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fertility is impaired in women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), whereas less is known about male fertility problems. Pregnancy outcome in patients with RA is slightly less favorable compared with the…
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Pregnancy
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease with a strong female predilection. Pregnancy remains a commonly encountered but high-risk situation in this setting. Both maternal and fetal mortality and…
Preconception Counseling
Chronic rheumatic disease may interfere with procreation in women of childbearing age. Female patients should have counseling in regard to family planning and parenting. Preconception counseling requires risk assessment of…
Biomarkers for Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Rheumatic Diseases
Pregnancy is a delicate balance of angiogenic factors. Adverse pregnancy outcomes in the form of placental insufficiency occur when antiangiogenic factors predominate, which manifests as maternal-placental syndrome (MPS). Women with…
