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 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 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 (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…
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…
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…
Contraception represents an important area of reproductive health for patients with rheumatic diseases given the potential pregnancy risks associated with active disease, teratogenic medications, and severe disease-related damage. A high…
Although the female predominance of autoimmune diseases is not completely understood, sex hormones are thought to play a role. Attention to lifelong reproductive health is especially important for women with…
Lisa R. Sammaritano, MD, Editor Eliza F. Chakravarty, MD, MS, Editor It has been a delight to organize and edit this compilation of articles summarizing the current knowledge and future…
Michael H. Weisman, MD, Consulting Editor Lisa Sammaritano and Eliza Chakravarty have put together a remarkable issue summarizing state-of-the-art knowledge of diagnosis, pathogenesis, management, and prevention in the important world…
