Lupus & antiphospholipid syndrome
Views on pregnancy and related concerns among women with systemic lupus erythematosus: A cross-sectional study
Authors' conclusion
SLE affects women's reproductive decisions, underscoring the importance of tailored counseling.
Study context
- Population
- Women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) diagnosed before menopause, single centre
- Participants
- 152 women
- Exposure
- Never conceived vs conceived before SLE diagnosis vs conceived at least once after diagnosis
- Outcome
- Pregnancy-related concerns and impact of SLE on desired family size
Methodological detailssingle-centre, questionnaires and medical records
- Single-centre
- Questionnaires and medical records
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Received information from treating physician on reproductive health
- 75%
- Concern: need to receive medication during pregnancy (most common)
- 56.6%
- Concern: pregnancy complications
- 53.9%
- Group 1 (younger): not having children attributed mainly to personal choice, not SLE
- 56.4%
- Group 2: fewer children than desired
- 35.3%
- Group 3: fewer children than desired
- 44.6%
- Group 2: fewer children attributed mostly to SLE-related concerns
- 83.3%
- Group 3: fewer children attributed mostly to SLE-related concerns
- 86.2%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Deviation from desired family size in Group 3, conception 2015-2024
- Smaller deviation among women who conceived in more recent periods (2015-2024)
- 32%
Original publication
Views on pregnancy and related concerns among women with systemic lupus erythematosus: A cross-sectional study. Lupus. Published 4 September 2026. doi:10.
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