Patient's question:
I have lupus, but my condition has not yet reached a severe stage. However, I became pregnant with a child without realizing it. Hello, can this child be born? Will the lupus condition be inherited to the child across generations?Doctor's answer:
Lupus is a disease that can be inherited across generations, but if the child's condition is not triggered by an autoimmune response due to environmental factors, it generally will not lead to the onset of the disease. If systemic lupus is treated with immunosuppressants or biologic agents, and pregnancy occurs during this time, the child may be affected by the drugs multiple times, resulting in abnormal growth and development. If hormones are used to control the condition, and the dosage is moderate to low, it is possible to focus on pregnancy and having a child.