Most women with Sjögren's will conceive and deliver healthy babies. However, there are potential complications. It is recommended that women consult with their obstetrician (OB-GYN), rheumatologist, and possibly a high-risk OB (perinatologist) prior to conceiving or early in pregnancy, and continue to monitor throughout.
Age
Primary ovarian failure
Endometriosis
Environmental factors (i.e. pesticides)
Congenital heart block (SSA/SSB autoantibodies; possibly RNP antibodies)
Neonatal lupus (rash) (SSA/SSB autoantibodies)
Fetal loss
Intrauterine growth retardation
Premature delivery
Recurrent pregnancy loss
Preeclampsia (phospholipid autoantibodies)
Resource Sheets
Gynecology/Urology Tips
Pregnancy and Sjögren's
Sex and Sjögren's
Surgeries, Hospitals and Medications
Additional Resources from the Sjögren's Foundation
Genetics and Sjögren's Blog Post
20s and 30s Support Group
Additional Resources
2020 American College of Rheumatology Guideline for the Management of Reproductive Health in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases
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