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01-01-2009 | Editorial

Celiac disease during pregnancy: to screen or not to screen?

Authors: Rachel Pope, Eyal Sheiner

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Permanent intolerance to gluten, known as celiac disease, affects both fertility and pregnancy outcomes when left untreated. Recent research on celiac disease and reproduction urge increased screening for celiac disease. While this may be beneficial for couples facing idiopathic infertility or those from particular risk groups, screening involves its own risks and expenses, and has not been consistently proven effective for the general population while pregnant. The present editorial discusses the potential advantages and disadvantages of screening during pregnancy and examines when screening may be helpful.

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Title: Celiac disease during pregnancy: to screen or not to screen?
Authors: Rachel Pope
Eyal Sheiner
Publication date: 01-01-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-008-0803-4

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