Women's Health and Pregnancy in Multiple Sclerosis.

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Neurologic clinics

Abstract

Multiple sclerosis has a 3:1 female-to-male predominance and commonly presents in young adult women. The hormonal changes in women throughout their lifetime do affect the underlying pathology of multiple sclerosis, and the needs of women therefore change with age. Although multiple sclerosis does not adversely affect fertility or pregnancy, there are many factors to consider when caring for women throughout family planning, pregnancy, and the postpartum period. The care of these women and complex decisions regarding disease-modifying therapy use in family planning should be individualized and comprehensive.

First Page

275

Last Page

293

DOI

10.1016/j.ncl.2023.07.004

Publication Date

2-1-2024

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