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Case Studies | Obstetrics and Gynecology | India | Volume 12 Issue 1, January 2023
A Case Report of Successful Pregnancy Outcome in Women with Recurrent Miscarriage with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
C. Mahalakshmi | Minthami Sharon [2] | Logeswari .B .M | M. Kaavya [2]
Abstract: Background: Recurrent pregnancy loss defined as the loss of ?2 pregnancies includingpregnancy losses either after spontaneous conception or by ART but excluding ectopic and molar pregnancies8 according ESHRE 2018. Systemic Lupus erythematous in pregnancy is an idiopathic, chronic autoimmune disorder more common in reproductive age group affecting skin, joints, kidney, lungs, serous membranes, liver, and CNS10. Pregnancy and SLE affects the immune system thus increases the pregnancy associated complication like miscarriage, intrauterine fetal death, prematurity, pre eclampsia and fetal growth restriction. Materials & Methods: An 29 years female came to department of OBG with history of recurrent pregnancy loss for prepregnancy counselling and further evaluation. Case Report: 29 years old female came with history of recurrent pregnancy losses which was managed medically. Evaluated for recurrent pregnancy loss and diagnosed with SLE. Preconceptional counselling was given, again she conceived spontaneously and started on Aspirin and low molecular weight heparin. Close monitoring was done throughout the pregnancy. Elective cesarean section done in view of major degree CPD and delivered a healthy female baby. Conclusion: Here we report a rare case of Systemic Lupus Erythematous presented with recurrent miscarriages followed by successful delivery.
Keywords: Recurrent pregnancy loss, Systemic lupus erythematous, LMWH, autoimmune antibodies
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 1, January 2023,
Pages: 978 - 981