Brief Report: Miscarriages in Female Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: Associations With Serologic Findings, Disease Activity, and Antirheumatic Drug Treatment

ConclusionThe miscarriage rate in the PARA cohort is comparable to that in the general population. Due to the low frequency of miscarriages in this study, the associations between miscarriage in RA and the presence of ACPAs, disease activity, and MTX use did not reach statistical significance. Within 1 year after miscarriage, the majority of patients who continued trying to conceive achieved a pregnancy resulting in a live birth.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism - June 26, 2015 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jenny Brouwer, Joop S. E. Laven, Johanna M. W. Hazes, Radboud J. E. M. Dolhain Tags: Rheumatoid Arthritis Source Type: research