Coeliac Disease, Fertility, and Pregnancy

Abstract

The effect of coeliac disease and its treatment on fertility and pregnancy in 74 patients is reported. Those on a normal diet had a shorter reproductive period, were relatively infertile, and had a higher incidence of spontaneous abortions than those on a gluten-free diet. Although maternal health did not appear to be seriously imparied by pregnancy in undiagnosed coeliacs, those on a gluten-free diet had significantly fewer symptoms and had heavier babies.

Key-words:

• Coeliac disease
• fertility
• gluten-free diet
• pregnancy