title: Fatal exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus after induction of ovulation.
abstract: It is well known that sex hormones can regulate the course of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We describe a young woman who had a fatal exacerbation of SLE after controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for induction of ovulation. We recommend careful attention to the immunological status of the infertile women before starting any ovulation inducing treatment for assisted reproduction.
authors.affiliation: Second Department of Internal Medicine, S. Maria Nuova Hospital, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Casoli
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Tumiati
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: La Sala
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000075202:Contraindications; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D005300:Fertility Agents, Female / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D008596:Menotropins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010053:Ovary / Q000187:drug effects; D010062:Ovulation Induction
chemical_list: D005300:Fertility Agents, Female; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone; D008596:Menotropins