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General Fertility Information

There are many factors other than IBD that can affect fertility. Speak with your family physician or gynecologist if any of these apply to you. Fertility decreases with age . . . Women’s fertility peaks in their late teens and early 20s7. After the age of 35 years, fertility declines…

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Research | Prepregnancy | Pregnancy | IBD disease activity

Urine and Serum Metabolomics can predict IBD disease activity in pregnancy

Researchers at The University of Alberta and Mount Sinai Hospital and The University of Toronto have shown in a pilot study that urine and serum metabolomics (measurement of small molecules that reflect the state of cells or tissues) can predict active IBD in pregnancy. Predicting IBD disease activity in pregnancy…

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Novel Insight into the Immune System during pregnancy for those living with IBD

Researchers from the University of Toronto and the University of Alberta provide insight into the interaction between inflammatory bowel disease and pregnancy. Cytokines are immune response molecules that are released when inflammation is present within the body. In a research study following 11 healthy pregnant women and 76 pregnant women…

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Prepregnancy | Pregnancy | Postpartum | Medication

IBD Medications and Pregnancy

Most IBD medications are safe for use while trying to conceive and to continue during pregnancy but certain medications may need to be adjusted. Please read below for a summary of IBD medications. Aminosalicylates: Most formulations of 5-ASA can be continue into pregnancy1,2 Studies have found no significant association between 5-ASA…

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