Fertility, Contraception, Incontinence and Pregnancy

摘要

The advances in the management of cystic fibrosis have meant that parenthood is a realistic aim for many affected women and increasingly for affected men. However, such pregnancies are not without significant risk for both mother and fetus.The consequences of an unplanned pregnancy or a pregnancy in a woman with very poor lung function who fails to understand the significance of her disease may be disastrous. The issues regarding fertility and contraception should be addressed in childhood, and a responsible attitude to contraception generated.A multidisciplinary approach is essential, pre-pregnancy counselling strongly advocated and meticulous antenatal care in pregnancy is recommended.