title: Optimizing Inflammatory Bowel Disease for Successful In Vitro Fertilization.
abstract: We present a nulliparous woman with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (UC) and multiple failed cycles of in vitro fertilization (IVF) in whom we achieved a successful, viable pregnancy following clinical and endoscopic UC remission. Infertile patients with inflammatory bowel disease who have failed multiple cycles of IVF should try to achieve clinical remission and mucosal healing (absence of erosions or ulcers) prior to reattempting conception. Furthermore, deficiencies in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and iron should be addressed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Scripps Green Hospital, La Jolla, CA.
authors.forename: Jason J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Pan
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA.
authors.forename: Mora
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cannon
authors.affiliation: Division of Pathology, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA.
authors.forename: Edward
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kane
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA; Scripps Translational Science Institute, La Jolla, CA.
authors.forename: Gauree
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Konijeti