Pregnancy and myotonic dystrophy
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Pregnancy and myotonic dystrophy. There is reduced male fertility. There is reduced ovarian reserve. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Effect of myotonic dystrophy type 1 on fertility
- There is reduced male fertility
- There is reduced ovarian reserve
Effect of myotonic dystrophy type 1 on pregnancy
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Effect of myotonic dystrophy type 2 on pregnancy
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Preconception management
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Pregnancy management
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Post-partum management
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References
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