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Lupus FAQ
Successful pregnancy and childbirth are possible. It is wise for lupus patients to be in the care of an OB/GYN who is familiar with caring for patients with lupus.
The cause of lupus remains unknown. It is believed that lupus has a genetic pre-disposition and something in the environment triggers the onset of the disease.
Most people with lupus can live a normal life span if they are properly treated, follow their doctor's advice, and lead a healthy lifestyle.
90% of people with lupus are female; however, men and children are also diagnosed with lupus.
Lupus is not contagious. It cannot be transmitted sexually.
Heredity does seem to play a role. Ten percent of lupus patients have a first-degree relative (sister, daughter, son, mother) or a second-degree relative (aunt, uncle, first cousin) with lupus. Therefore, most lupus patients DO NOT have relatives with lupus. Even in identical twins, when one sibling has lupus and the other twin does not, it is believed there are environmental factors that play an important role.
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