Successful pregnancy outcome in a patient with primary Addison's disease

Gynecol Endocrinol. 2005 Aug;21(2):90-2. doi: 10.1080/09513590500099388.

Abstract

A 32-year-old primigravida with primary Addison's disease was followed up from the early stages of pregnancy to delivery and puerperium by a multidisciplinary medical board. Besides fetal surveillance, great attention was given to steroid replacement therapy in order to avoid complications. Vaginal labor resulted in the birth of a healthy neonate that performed well.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Addison Disease / complications
  • Addison Disease / drug therapy*
  • Adult
  • Delivery, Obstetric
  • Diabetes, Gestational / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture
  • Hashimoto Disease / complications
  • Humans
  • Hydrocortisone / therapeutic use*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Live Birth
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Hydrocortisone