International Survey of Gastroenterologists on Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease During Pregnancy and Lactation: Current State and the Necessity for Improvements.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reproduction is a fundamental aspect of life. This study aimed to provide an international overview of gastroenterologists' approaches to managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during preconception, pregnancy, lactation, and postpartum.

Methods

An anonymous 75-question survey was distributed to gastroenterologists in 36 countries, including European countries, the United States of America, Latin American countries, Australia, and New Zealand, focusing on clinical practices for managing pregnancy and breastfeeding in IBD patients.

Results

A total of 856 gastroenterologists participated, 61% were IBD specialists. In pregnant patients in remission, participants stated they would discontinue IBD therapy as follows: 19% for thiopurines, 41% for anti-TNF, 37%

SUBMITTER: Casanova MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12704564 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature