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Review
. 2002;11(10):680-2.
doi: 10.1191/0961203302lu262oa.

Heparin and osteoporosis during pregnancy: 2002 update

Review

Heparin and osteoporosis during pregnancy: 2002 update

G Ruiz-Irastorza et al. Lupus. 2002.

Abstract

Although significant bone mass loss is rare during pregnancy, some situations may increase the risk of symptomatic osteoporosis. Heparin may be necessary for a number of pregnant women with systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid syndrome. The osteopenic effect of heparin is low even during pregnancy, and recent data point to a more favourable profile of low-molecular-weight heparins as compared with unfractionated heparin. Lactation results in a significant increase of calcium demands and may be a higher risk period for women at risk for osteoporosis.

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