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Is it possible that I have celiac disease during pregnancy?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 05/10/2022

Yes, celiac disease is not really caused by pregnancy, but the woman may not have had any symptoms before pregnancy and now, due to hormonal changes, it starts to trigger the typical gastrointestinal manifestations.

In this case, it is recommended to undergo diagnostic tests for celiac disease and, if positive, to start the appropriate treatment in order to avoid complications during pregnancy.

 Zaira Salvador
Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
License: 3185-CV
Embryologist. Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) License: 3185-CV.