Effect of pregnancy on scleroderma progression.

Siobhan DeshauerMats JunekMurray BaronKaren A Beattie Margaret J Larché

Published in: Journal of scleroderma and related disorders (2022)

Results demonstrated that having ⩾1 pregnancy after systemic sclerosis diagnosis did not appear to significantly impact long-term renal, respiratory, or global function outcomes. While this offers a hopeful message to systemic sclerosis patients planning a pregnancy, physicians and patients should remain vigilant for potential post-partum complications.

Keyphrases

systemic sclerosis
interstitial lung disease
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
primary care
preterm birth
prognostic factors
type diabetes
rheumatoid arthritis
risk factors
patient reported outcomes
pregnancy outcomes
skeletal muscle
risk assessment