Multiple sclerosis and pregnancy.
Overall, evidence suggests the effect of pregnancy is at least neutral and possibly positive on the course of MS. The lack of effect MS has on pregnancy outcomes also is significant. In the end, pregnancy is an individual decision.Physicians, and in particular neurologists, play a key role in providing tools to assist women who are living with MS make the most appropriate decision concerning family planning for themselves and their families.
Hughes
Mary D
MD
Medical College of Georgia, Department of Neurology, 1120 15th Street, BBR 3516, Augusta, GA 30912-3220, USA. mhughes@mail.mcg.edu
D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004967:Estrogens / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006801:Humans; D000068556:Interferon beta-1a; D000068576:Interferon beta-1b; D016899:Interferon-beta / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D011374:Progesterone / Q000097:blood
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D004967:Estrogens; D000068576:Interferon beta-1b; D011374:Progesterone; D016899:Interferon-beta; D000068556:Interferon beta-1a