Recently, actor Zhou Haimei, who passed away due to lupus erythematosus, has aroused widespread attention and discussion. Lupus erythematosus is often referred to as the "cancer that does not die", can patients with lupus erythematosus undergo IVF, and what are the main symptoms of the disease?In this article, let's take a look at some of the things about lupus erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, autoimmune disease. It may affect several systems of the body, such as the joints, heart, kidneys, and central nervous system. Although lupus erythematosus is not cancer, it can have an impact on a patient's life and fertility.
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology that helps couples who are unable to conceive naturally to achieve their fertility wishes by cultivating a fertilized egg in vitro and then implanting it into the mother's body. However, in the case of lupus erythematosus, whether IVF can be performed or not depends on the specific situation. Doctors determine a plan based on the patient's physical condition, disease control, and shared decisions between the patient and the doctor.
What are the specific symptoms of lupus erythematosus?
1. **Symptoms: Patients with lupus erythematosus often have facial erythema, especially on the bridge of the nose and cheeks, accompanied by sun allergy. Other possible ** symptoms include hair loss, ulcers, and edema.
2. Joint symptoms: About 70% of patients will experience joint pain and swelling, especially fingers, wrists and knees.
3. Systemic symptoms: patients may feel fatigue, fever, lymphadenopathy and weight loss. They may also experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.
4. Kidney symptoms: lupus erythematosus may cause kidney damage, leading to nephritis and proteinuria. This may have an impact on the conceiving of a healthy baby.
As lupus erythematosus is a chronic disease, it requires long-term control and management. The goal is to reduce symptoms and control disease progression. So when considering IVF, the doctor will assess the patient's overall health, including the activity and duration of the disease. If the condition is stable and the doctor believes that the risk of pregnancy to the patient and fetus is relatively low, then IVF may become an option.
However, it is important to note that lupus itself may increase the risk of pregnancy complications and postpartum, such as preterm birth, long-term fetal development problems, and the patient's own disease**. Therefore, if there are patients who are considering IVF, they should communicate with the doctor first, and then do it.