Fears and misconceptions of women with chronic inflammatory diseases on their journey to motherhood

Introduction: Psoriasis (PSO) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) often affect women of childbearing age; but it is unclear if these women ( ♀) feel able to make informed treatment decisions around pregnancy and breastfeeding. This survey gained insight on disease management and pregnancy, to assess if they feel adequately supported. Methods: Women (18–45 years) with chronic inflammatory diseases from the US, Japan, and Germany, Fran ce, UK, Italy and Spain (EU5) participated in a 20-min online survey (Jul–Oct 2017; InSites Consulting).
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research