Reproductive Immunology Unit
Author : Doctor Wafaa Gaber
• Updated at: Aug 15, 2024 •
Reproductive Immunology Unit aims to guide women with autoimmune diseases during the pregnancy journey, Reproductive Immunology Unit includes doctors who specialize in treating autoimmune diseases that directly affect reproduction.
Pregnancy and autoimmune disease
Autoimmune diseases may not cause any problems during pregnancy, but in some cases autoimmune diseases may cause the pregnant woman’s body to attack the placenta and fetus, exposing her to risks such as:
- Miscarriage
- Premature birth
- Poor fetal growth
- Eclampsia
Autoimmune Disease and Miscarriage
Miscarriage is considered a complication that threatens some women during pregnancy. It is known that women with autoimmune diseases are more susceptible to miscarriage.
Autoimmune Diseases that lead to recurrent miscarriage includes:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Type 1 diabetes
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Sjögren's syndrome
Autoimmune Miscarriage Treatment
Abnormal antibodies produced in autoimmune disorders can cross the placenta and cause miscarriage, but through treatment and follow-up, women who suffer from autoimmune diseases can avoid the risk of miscarriage and have a healthy child.
Treatment of autoimmune diseases that cause miscarriage depends on the type and severity of the disease, as well as the condition of the mother and fetus, includes:
- Quit unhealthy eating habits
- Physical and psychological relaxation
- Medicine
Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy
Antiphospholipid syndrome causes a blood disorder that accelerates the clotting process, leading to miscarriage.
Doctors usually use the following tests to diagnose antiphospholipid syndrome, including:
- Anticardiolipin test
- Anti-β2 glycoprotein test
Antiphospholipid Syndrome in Pregnancy Treatment
The main goal of treating antiphospholipid syndrome during pregnancy is to prevent the formation of blood clots and reduce the possibility of serious complications during pregnancy. This is done through anticoagulant therapy, such as warfarin or heparin.
Lupus and Pregnancy
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects women in adulthood. Lupus does not prevent pregnancy from occurring naturally, but it increases the possibility of preeclampsia
Lupus and Miscarriage
Lupus threatens the life of the fetus and causes miscarriage, due to its ability to damage the placenta and blood vessels, as follows:
- Placenta:
Placenta delivers oxygen to the fetus, so when infected with Lupus, the pregnant woman’s body produces antibodies that attack the placenta, which means that nutrition for the fetus is cut off and a miscarriage occurs.
- Vasculitis:
Lupus plays a major role in inflammation of the blood vessels, and makes it difficult for blood to flow to the fetus, which harms its growth and increases the risk of miscarriage.
Treatment for Lupus Anticoagulant in Pregnancy
It is dangerous to use treatment for lupus during pregnancy, however, avoid contracting the Lupus Anticoagulant during pregnancy by using the following medications:
- Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
- Azathioprine
Reproductive Immunology Unit in Bedaya hospital
Bedaya Hospital provides all modern facilities in Reproductive Immunology Unit under the supervision of a team of the most skilled doctors, treating autoimmune diseases that cause delayed childbearing.
In addition to the payment facilities provided by Bedaya Hospital out of its belief in the right of every couple to have children, in the Reproductive Immunology Unit at Bedaya Hospital you will always find the treatment plans that suit you, including:
- Hormonal treatment.
- Immunotherapy with lymphocytes.
- Artificial insemination (IVF)
- Intracytoplasmic sperm injection ICSI
Advantages of Reproductive Immunology Unit in Bedaya hospital
- Elite group of the most skilled doctors and nursing staff trained to the highest level of professionalism.
- Reproductive Immunology Unit at Bedaya supports couples psychologically, and is also keen to help them overcome the psychological problems resulting from delayed pregnancy.
- Reproductive Immunology Unit doctors provide a good follow-up for each case to evaluate its response to treatment.
