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Pregnancy Planning Worksheet

     This form was designed for a lupus patient to complete if she is considering pregnancy in the future. She should print and complete this form, then take it with her for pre-pregnancy discussion with her attending physician or gynecologist.

Reproductive History

  1. What concerns do you have about pregnancy? _________________________________________________

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  2. At what age did you have your first menstrual period?  _____

  3. What was the date of your last menstrual period?  __________

  4. Are your menstrual periods regular?      YES       NO

  5. How many days between menstrual periods?  _____

  6. How many days do your menstrual period usually last?  _____

  7. Do you have pain with your menstrual periods?     YES      NO

  8. Describe any problems that you have with your periods, currently or in the past:  _________________________________________________

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  9. How many children would you like to eventually have?  _____

  10. Have you had surgery, especially on your female organs (gynecological surgery)?      YES     NO       If yes, please describe:
    When:  _________________________________________________

    Procedure performed: 
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    Findings or recommendations: 
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  11. Have you discussed pregnancy with you physician?      YES       NO      If yes, what was the result of the discussion?
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  12. What method of birth control are you currently using?
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  13. Have you ever tried to become pregnant and not succeeded?     YES     NO

  14. If you have been pregnant in the past, how many pregnancies have you had? _____

    Spontaneous miscarriages (up to 12 weeks):  _____

    Medical termination of pregnancy:  _____

    Miscarriages (after 12 weeks):  _____

    Fetal death (after 12 weeks):  _____

    Stillbirths (greater than 24 weeks):  _____

    Completed pregnancies – living children:  _____

    Additional Comments: 
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Medical History

  1. List medications you are currently taking:
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  2. Any allergic reactions to any medications?       YES     NO

    Be specific: 
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  3. Please list any other significant medical history:
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Lupus History

  1. When were you first diagnosed with Lupus Erythematosus?  __________

  2. What has been your most serious complications? 

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  3. How long have you been followed by this physician?  __________

  4. When was your last appointment with your physician?  __________

  5. Are you currently experiencing any problems with lupus?     YES     NO     If yes, please describe:

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  6. Do you have a history of high blood pressure?      YES     NO   If yes, list blood pressure medications you are currently taking:

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  7. Have you ever been told you have kidney involvement due to your lupus condition?     YES     NO   If yes, please describe:

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  8. Do you have a history of thrombophlebitis, blood clots, seizures or strokes?     YES     NO   If yes, please describe:

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  9. Have you ever been told that you have antiphospholipid antibody syndrome?     YES     NO

  10. Have you ever been told you have a low platelet count?     YES     NO