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Systemic lupus erythematosus

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An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of lupus.


Alternative Names

Lupus


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Pregnancy and Lupus

Women with lupus face high risks during pregnancies including maternal death, infection, blood clots, and clotting complications, according to research presented at the 2006 annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology. Experts recommend that women wait to conceive until their disease has been inactive for at least 6 months.

Oral Contraceptives

Oral contraceptives are safe for women with lupus, as long as their disease is inactive or stable, suggests a New England Journal of Medicine study. Still, women who have been newly diagnosed with lupus and those who are at high risk of blood clots should avoid these drugs.

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

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