The exact cause of autoimmune diseases is unknown. However, three factors have been found to influence their occurrence:
- Alteration in immune regulation.
- Genetic predisposition.
- Environmental factors.
When a woman suffering from an autoimmune disease wants to seek pregnancy it is important to consult with the doctor, because the gestation-disease relationship can be dangerous not only for the mother but also for the fetus.
Read the full article on: Autoimmune diseases: how do they affect fertility and pregnancy? ( 55).
By Andrea Rodrigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Rut Gómez de Segura M.D. (gynecologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 12/17/2021
