Table 1.
Pregnancy-associated factors influencing multiple sclerosis relapse rate
Factors associated with an increased number of relapses |
Postpartum period |
Drop in E2 (oestradiol) and E3 (oestriol) serum levels |
Infections |
Pre-eclampsia? |
Factors associated with a low number of relapses |
Second and third trimester of pregnancy |
High E2, E3 and progesterone levels |
Breastfeeding |