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After searching through some of my physician databases, it looks like the only drug that many pose a SERIOUS problem with pregancy is Methotrexate. Methotrexate causes fetal death and congenital abnormalities. So, if either partner is receiving methotrexate, couples must avoid pregnancy for at least three months after the drug is stopped (for men), or after one full ovulation cycle (for women). If a woman becomes pregnant while on methotrexate, termination of the pregnancy is advised, if this is consistent with her beliefs. Women should not breastfeed while taking methotrexate.
Other oral medications such as cortisteriods and antiboitcs carry their normal risk. There are a lot of treatments (medications and surgery )for Crohn's disease, so your friend has some options.
From the information, it looks like methotrexate was the only treatment that had a DEFINITE effect on pregnancy.
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Last edited by Honeykiss1974; 07-18-2003 at 05:26 PM.
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