Extensive pregnancy-related off-treatment time in women with familial hypercholesterolaemia

Early diagnosis and initiation of treatment is essential in girls with FH to compensate for pregnancy-related off-treatment time later in life. To minimize these pregnancy-related off-treatment periods, healthcare professionals should support women with FH to resume lipid-lowering therapy immediately after breastfeeding and between pregnancies. In addition, more knowledge on the potential effects of statin use during pregnancy and breastfeeding on maternal and offspring health is urgently needed.