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My girlfriend has advanced lupus, amenorrhea, hypercalemia, and kidney problems, what are the chances of her becoming pregnant?

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Reduced: Needs advice from OB and immunologist. Risk of problems with pregnancy are increased.

Dr Perumal agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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