Can I get pregnant if I have Sjögren's syndrome?

Sjögren's syndrome is usually much more common in women than in men. It is an autoimmune disease. Many women who want to have children worry that having Sjögren's syndrome will affect their pregnancy. In fact, Sjögren's syndrome has no effect on pregnancy. However, the disease is very easy to relapse, especially for women during the pregnancy preparation period. If it is not treated in time, the condition will worsen.

After a patient develops Sjögren's syndrome, they should not become pregnant during the pregnancy preparation period. Sjögren's syndrome has a great impact on pregnancy. If a patient develops primary Sjögren's syndrome, it will cause more complications, such as combined antiphospholipid syndrome, which will cause premature birth or a high risk of placental hematoma. If a woman develops Sjögren's syndrome during pregnancy, it may cause developmental abnormalities in the fetus and cause congenital diseases.

If you suffer from Sjögren's syndrome, it is best to wait until you are cured before planning for pregnancy. Sjögren's syndrome can cause positive anti-red blood cell antibodies and thrombocytopenia, which will increase the risk of spontaneous abortion in women. Moreover, pregnancy can aggravate Sjögren's syndrome and trigger autoimmune diseases. Even if the condition of Sjögren's syndrome is relatively stable, long-term medication is required, which has a great impact on the fetus.

At present, there is no complete cure for Sjögren's syndrome, but as long as patients receive symptomatic treatment, control the progression of the disease, and take correct care measures to avoid recurrence, they can consider the issue of cost at this time. Sjögren's syndrome can be treated with hormones and immunosuppressants. During the treatment, if pregnancy is discovered, the pregnancy should be terminated immediately.

For women who are preparing to become pregnant, after developing Sjögren's syndrome, they must wait until the disease is completely under control before preparing for pregnancy. Sjögren's syndrome can cause symptoms such as dry mouth. At this time, you must ensure that your mouth is clean, which can reduce the occurrence of inflammation. Drink more water to relieve symptoms of thirst.

Causes of Sjögren's syndrome

1. Age

As we age, sebum secretion decreases, and the skin's ability to retain moisture decreases, causing the moisture in the skin to evaporate faster.

2. Other reasons

Bathing with overheated water, excessively high indoor heating temperature, endocrine changes, use of irritating detergents or soaps, etc. Will make the skin dry.

3. Temperature drop

In cold seasons, due to dry air, the secretion of sweat and sebum will decrease rapidly, causing the moisture in the skin to gradually evaporate, the resistance will be weakened, and the skin will become dry.

4. Fatigue and lack of sleep

Fatigue or lack of sleep will also cause poor blood circulation, which will cause certain harm to the body. When health is out of balance, the skin will lose vitality and easily become dry and rough.