WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1997: Re: Preparing for pregnancy with autoimmune problems

Re: Preparing for pregnancy with autoimmune problems

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 26 Nov 1997 21:05:14 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 26 Nov 1997, Dee wrote: >
>I am currently 33 years old and my husband and I have decided to start a
>family. Unfortunatley, my health has not been unventful:
>Level IV malignant melanoma 1993, no recurrence (I did receive 4 months
>of immunotherapy)
>Rheumatoid arthritis which began 2 years ago. I had some additional
>tests to r/o lupus (which I do not have) however I did have low positive
>anticardiolipin and antiphospholipid antibodies.
>
>How does all of this affect our chances of a successful pregnancy. We
>will be visiting an OB/GYN shortly and would like to know what to ask
>about. Any help will be appreciated.

Low levels of ACA and APA may or may not be significant. If it is felt to be clinically significant, a low dose adult aspirin (used to be called baby aspirin) a day shold be quite helpful.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

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