In this paper the authors underline the importance of SLE in women, above a
ll those who become pregnant, This review also stresses the importance of a
n early diagnosis and the need to give correct information to pregnant wome
n regarding the possible risks of pregnancy, both to the maternal organism
and to the fetus. The authors also describe the main aspects of diagnosis a
nd the management of this particular type of patient. In conclusion, they a
ffirm that pregnancy should not be avoided categorically, but that it shoul
d be carefully planned and, once started, must be scrupulously monitored in
view of the deterioration of SLE caused by pregnancy.