The Liver Meeting 2020-Women's Health Program Evolving Management of Liver Disease in Pregnancy

Women's Health Program Evolving Management of Liver Disease in Pregnancy

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Video Summary

The Women's Health Program at the Liver Meeting 2020 discussed liver disease management during pregnancy, emphasizing the impact on maternal and fetal health. Rare but concerning cases of severe liver disease during pregnancy were addressed, with a focus on pregnancy-related liver issues being the most common. Topics included evolving management of liver disease during pregnancy, viral-related conditions like HPV and HCV, implications of liver transplants during pregnancy, and restoring reproductive function through transplants for women with cirrhosis. Cholestatic liver diseases in pregnancy, risk stratification, multidisciplinary care collaboration, and prophylaxis strategies for pregnant women with cirrhosis were also highlighted. The video transcript stressed preconception planning, specialist consultation, medication management, fertility restoration post-transplant, potential complications, monitoring liver function, contraceptive use, and reproductive counseling. Multidisciplinary care involving hepatologists, obstetricians, gynecologists, and primary care providers was deemed essential for supporting women with chronic liver disease through their reproductive journey.

Keywords

Liver Meeting 2020

Women's Health Program

Liver disease management

Pregnancy

Maternal health

Fetal health

Severe liver disease

Pregnancy-related liver issues

Viral-related conditions

Liver transplants

Cholestatic liver diseases

Risk stratification