Multiple sclerosis is a disease that primarily affects people in young, active age. It is known that women are affected more often than men. It is also known that pregnancy and delivery have an impact on the development of the disease. While during pregnancy the course is more benign, relapses are rare, a severe seizure often occurs after delivery, and the degree of disability increases. It is considered no exception for the disease to be diagnosed following a first-time relapse that occurs soon after delivery.
We present two cases of female patients with multiple sclerosis: one with a severe relapse and a rapid progression of the disease after delivery, and another with no such complications. The differences between the two cases are discussed, focusing on the need to inform patients with multiple sclerosis about the possible postpartum risks and the role of the healthcare professional in this process.
Български алгоритъм за диагностика и лечение на множествената склероза. Под редакцията на акад. проф. д-р Иван Миланов, д.м.н., София, 2018 г.
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