Table 1 Etiologies of reduced family size in RA and SLE
From: Fertility and pregnancy in rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus
| Â | RA | SLE |
|---|---|---|
Delay in pursuing pregnancy | Yes | Yes |
Medication | Yes | Yes |
Diminished ovarian reserve | No | Yes–if cyclophosphamide exposed |
Fetal/neonatal loss | No | Yes |
Disease activity | Yes | Yes |
Patient, physician, and psychosocial factors | Yes | Yes |