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Re: Crohn's disease and pregnancy

From: Thomas (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 Dec 1998 00:37:51 -0600 (CST)

At Sun, 27 Dec 1998, Rhonda wrote: >
>What problems can someone with Crohn's disease anticapate
>while pregnant? Is it ok to continue Asacol if needed?
>What effects will this have on the baby?

Often Crohns disease improves with pregnancy. I'm afraid as Asacol is brand name and brand names differ in different countries I can't answer your question as I don't know what is in the drug. However, most treatments are considered safe in pregnancy but discuss this with your doctor as one medication commonly used is category C. Often relapses can occur after delivery.

The main problem with crohns during pregnancy is bleeding episodes that occur during it. (Anaemia in pregnancy is a problem anyway and this just confounds it). It is therefore important not to stop medication before speaking to your doctor as otherwise you are increasesing your chance of needing a blood transfusion. 

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Thomas Ind MB BS MD MRCOG
St George Hospital
Kogarah
Sydney
Australia


For every complex problem there is a simple solution...and it's wrong. (H L Mencken).





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