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Gender and Reproductive Issues in Multiple Sclerosis
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This chapter covers the interactions between the immune system and the reproductive system in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). It includes detailed discussions of the immunomodulatory effects of sex hormones and sex chromosomes as they are involved in the pathophysiology of MS. Clinical effects of different hormonal states, such as pregnancy and menopause, in persons with MS are examined. Management of pregnancy in women with MS is outlined. Information on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration pregnancy category ratings for common symptom management and disease modifying therapies is provided.
Title: Gender and Reproductive Issues in Multiple Sclerosis
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This chapter covers the interactions between the immune system and the reproductive system in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS).
It includes detailed discussions of the immunomodulatory effects of sex hormones and sex chromosomes as they are involved in the pathophysiology of MS.
Clinical effects of different hormonal states, such as pregnancy and menopause, in persons with MS are examined.
Management of pregnancy in women with MS is outlined.
Information on the U.
S.
Food and Drug Administration pregnancy category ratings for common symptom management and disease modifying therapies is provided.
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