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Management of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Appendix 10

RECOMMENDATIONS ON TYPES OF CONTRACEPTION FOR
PATIENTS WITH SLE

i) ACR-2020

aPL = antiphospholipid antibody (persistent moderate-to-high-titre anticardiolipin
or anti-β2-glycoprotein 1 antibody or persistent positive LA); IUDs = intrauterine
devices (copper or progestin); SLE = systemic lupus erythematosus; DMPA = depot
medroxyprogesterone acetate
Source: Sammaritano LR, Bermas BL, Chakravarty EE, et al. 2020 American
College of Rheumatology Guideline for the Management of Reproductive
Health in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases. Arthritis Rheumatol.
2020;72(4);529-556.

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