Auto-immune disorders may induce miscarriages
Autoimmune diseases are a group of chronic illnesses which are characterized by the body’s immune system attacking its own organs. Common examples of these diseases include Chron’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and ulcerative colitis. More than 75 percent of cases occur in women.
Abnormal autoimmunity affects the entire body and sometimes it can be devastating. In my previous blog, you read about an autoimmune disorder rheumatoid arthritis and its complication, heart attack. In addition, it is also known now that autoimmune diseases can also lead to miscarriage in pregnant women.
According to a new research recently published in the medical journal Autoimmunity Reviews, there is evidence that maternal autoimmunity can cause genetic abnormalities in embryos. These genetic problems are considered to account for about 60% of all miscarriages.
The study determined that maternal autoimmunity itself can increase the risk of genetic abnormalities in embryos. Study authors are encouraging doctors to test women who experience recurrent pregnancy losses for autoimmune diseases as a way to better prevent miscarriages.
There is substantial evidence available which also shows that vitamin D deficiency contributes to autoimmune disease. Vitamin D is a powerful immunomodulator and its effect has already been shown in the prevention and treatment of some autoimmune diseases.
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Autoimmunity Reviews

