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Fertility Glossary

Autoimmune disease and fertility

Conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and IBD need pre-pregnancy planning.

Pregnancy after treatment

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

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.

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