Desire to have children and preferences regarding to pre-pregnancy counselling in women with SLE.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Pre-pregnancy counselling in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is important in order to improve knowledge on the risks of pregnancy and to optimize pregnancy outcomes. Knowledge on the preferences of women with SLE regarding pre-pregnancy counselling have not yet been studied. In a closely monitored cohort of women with SLE we enquired about the present status of their wish to have children, and wish for and experiences with pre-pregnancy counselling.

Methods

A questionnaire developed by physicians in collaboration with two women with SLE was sent to all (n = 177) women participating in the Amsterdam SLE cohort. The questionnaire comprised 32 items, of which 15 focused on the above-mentioned three themes.

Results

A total of 124 women (70%) retur

SUBMITTER: Blomjous BS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8489423 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature