Induced abortions in women with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Karel VenneSusan ScottSasha Bernatsky Evelyne Vinet

Published in: Lupus (2020)

Our findings suggest that women with SLE have a similar rate of induced abortions as compared to the general population. This raises some concerns as unplanned pregnancies in SLE women can lead to adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Our results should prompt further research on family planning counselling in women with SLE.

Keyphrases

systemic lupus erythematosus
disease activity
high glucose
diabetic rats
pregnancy outcomes
polycystic ovary syndrome
drug induced
emergency department
endothelial cells
oxidative stress
adipose tissue