Does the Medication have a Direct Effect on Fertility?
The medication used for treating the Crohn’s disease has no direct effect on fertility. Women who want to get pregnant should openly discuss their feelings with their doctors to ensure a smooth course of pregnancy during remission. What is Crohn’s Disease? Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory disease that can affect any part of a person’s digestive tract including the mouth, stomach and anus. Crohn’s disease most often targets the ileum – the bottom portion of the small intestine. The Causes of Crohn’s Disease Although, research hasn’t been able to pinpoint the exact cause of Crohn’s disease, the inflammation is believed to be a result of the body’s immune response to foreign substances and infections. However, the trigger of inflammation in Crohn’s disease is still unknown. Some evidence suggests that there may be a genetic component to Crohn’s disease. This is because as many as 20-25 percent of patients with Crohn’s disease are related to someone else with the disease. However, no sim
