A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Nephritis

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Authors

Andrew Smyth · Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway

Guilherme H. Oliveira · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Brian D. Lahr · Mayo Clinic

Kent R. Bailey

Suzanne M. Norby · Mayo Clinic

Vesna D. Garovic · Hypertension Institute

Abstract

In patients with SLE, both lupus nephritis and anti-phospholipid antibodies increase the risks for maternal hypertension and premature births. The presented evidence further supports timing of pregnancy relative to SLE activity and multispecialty care of these patients.

Topics & Keywords

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research Reproductive System and Pregnancy Pregnancy and Medication Impact

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology

Volume 5, Issue 11, pp. 2060-2068

DOI: 10.2215/cjn.00240110

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