Does IBD affect my pregnancy or fertility? HOW MIGHT MY IBD AFFECT MY FERTILITY? If you have inactive IBD, whether UC or Crohn’s Disease, your chances of conceiving are unlikely to be affected by the disease. If you have active IBD, especially Crohn’s, you may have a slightly…
How to increase the likelihood of having a healthy baby? MAINTAINING REMISSION Keep in mind that if your disease is under control while you are pregnant then the baby is more likely to be healthy. So it is important to follow your treatment plan and to ensure that…
Medications during pregnancy SHOULD I KEEP TAKING MY MEDICINES WHILE I AM PREGNANT? In general, the evidence suggests that active Crohn’s or UC may do more harm to the growing baby than most IBD medicines. So most women will be advised to continue taking their IBD medication during…
Investigations or test can I have during pregnancy As someone with UC or Crohn’s Disease, you may need to have an investigation or test to check on your IBD, especially if you have a flare-up. Make sure your doctor and our IBD team know you are, or may…
Azathioprine and Mercaptopurine DO THEY AFFECT FERTILITY AND PREGNANCY? Tell your doctor if you are thinking of becoming pregnant or find you are pregnant, and either you or your partner are taking azathioprine or mercaptopurine. Manufacturers’ guidelines state azathioprine and mercaptopurine should not be given to patients who are pregnant or…
Steroids DO STEROIDS AFFECT FERTILITY AND PREGNANCY? Tell your doctor if you are thinking of becoming pregnant or find you are pregnant, and you are taking steroids. Because they are effective treatment, many experts now feel steroids can be taken during pregnancy as there may be a greater…
