Conception is usually advised during a period of stable, well-controlled disease, and some disease-modifying medicines must be changed in advance. Active disease is often a bigger risk to pregnancy than the treatment.
Also known as: lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease
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Sources
- Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) patient information
Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only โ always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.
