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Re: Another question re: abnormal ANA

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 18 Nov 2000 10:35:06 -0600 (CST)


At Fri, 17 Nov 2000, Tina wrote: >
>Thanks soo much for all the information. Another thing I have thought
>about is, is it possible for someone with abnormal auto-immune systems
>to stay pregnant or does the body attack destroy the baby?
>
>Thanks for any other information you have on this

It certainly is possible for women with autoimmune disease to become pregnant, stay pregnant and have healthy babies. There is a higher risk, however, of having pregnancy related problems, like miscarriage or stillbirth. A lot depends on whether your disease is in an active flare or not

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
South Lake Tahoe, CA

This information is for educational purposes only and does not construe a doctor-patient relationship. It does not replace the need for you to consult your own doctor.

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