Pregnancy & other reproductive Issues in Rheumatic Diseases

Most of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases commonly affect the women in the child bearing age group. Pregnancy is a common problem encountered these people which requires proper guidance. The last 2 decades have witnessed considerable advances in the management of pregnancy in patients with rheumatic diseases. Hence the obstetrician and the treating physician should be aware of the current state of knowledge and recommendations. This book discuss the characteristic features and the current management strategies in allmost all rheumatic diseases during pregnancy and postpartum. This book also explains the problems and answers of other reproductive issues like contraception, lactation, fatherhood, assisted reproduction techniques in patients with rheumatic diseases. This book is a must read guide for Obstetricians, Physicians, Rheumatologist and a reference tool for residence in Obstetrics, Internal medicine and Rheumatology.