Is it safe to get pregnant with systemic scleroderma?
I’m 28 years old. Two years ago I was diagnosed with scleroderma. Together with my partner, we think about the baby. Is pregnancy possible with my disease? ~ kaśka
The decision to become pregnant in a patient with systemic sclerosis is not easy. In most patients, the disease progresses during pregnancy – mainly esophageal and kidney dysfunctions are exacerbated; pulmonary hypertension may also develop. In patients with scleroderma – especially those with serum antibodies to topoisomerase – preterm labor and low birth weight babies are also more common. Medicines used in the treatment of scleroderma also pose a threat to the safety of the fetus. Nevertheless, please do not give up and talk about the possibility of getting pregnant with your rheumatologist. They have full knowledge of your health and medications, so they will be able to provide a comprehensive answer to your question.
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