Patient's question:
Rampant teeth, joint pain, likes to sleep, February 1, 2009Doctor's answer:
The management of Sj?gren's syndrome during pregnancyThere is currently no cure for Sj?gren's syndrome, and treatment is primarily symptomatic. During pregnancy, medications that affect salivary gland secretion, such as antihistamines and atropine, should be avoided. If there is significant visceral damage, vasculitis, kidney damage, or other connective tissue diseases, it is recommended to terminate the pregnancy and undergo hormone and immunosuppressive therapy. Close monitoring of both the mother and fetus during pregnancy, as well as the newborn after delivery, is crucial. During pregnancy, the mother's clinical symptoms and laboratory test results, such as antibody levels, should be monitored, and high-risk pregnant women should undergo close fetal heart rate monitoring.
Guidelines for the timing of pregnancy in patients with Sj?gren's syndrome:
(1) The disease is under control and in a stable state.
(2) Immune indicators are normal or antibody titers are at their lowest levels.
(3) No medications are being taken, or medications with minimal impact are being used.
(4) The patient can undergo strict follow-up during pregnancy.