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azathioprine and Infertility, Female

azathioprine has been researched along with Infertility, Female in 6 studies

Azathioprine: An immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck Index, 11th ed)
azathioprine : A thiopurine that is 6-mercaptopurine in which the mercapto hydrogen is replaced by a 1-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-5-yl group. It is a prodrug for mercaptopurine and is used as an immunosuppressant, prescribed for the treatment of inflammatory conditions and after organ transplantation and also for treatment of Crohn's didease and MS.

Infertility, Female: Diminished or absent ability of a female to achieve conception.

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (33.33)18.7374
1990's1 (16.67)18.2507
2000's3 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Saha, S1
Esposti, SD1
Moscandrew, M1
Kane, S1
Alstead, EM1
Nelson-Piercy, C1
Bermas, BL1
Hill, JA1
Schein, PS1
Winokur, SH1
Korelitz, BI1

Reviews

4 reviews available for azathioprine and Infertility, Female

ArticleYear
Reproductive issues in inflammatory bowel disease.
    Medicine and health, Rhode Island, 2009, Volume: 92, Issue:4

    Topics: Adaptation, Psychological; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Azathio

2009
Inflammatory bowel diseases and management considerations: fertility and pregnancy.
    Current gastroenterology reports, 2009, Volume: 11, Issue:5

    Topics: Animals; Azathioprine; Breast Feeding; Drug Therapy, Combination; Evidence-Based Medicine; Female; F

2009
Effects of immunosuppressive drugs during pregnancy.
    Arthritis and rheumatism, 1995, Volume: 38, Issue:12

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Animals; Azathioprine; Chlorambucil; Cyclophos

1995
Immunosuppressive and cytotoxic chemotherapy: long-term complications.
    Annals of internal medicine, 1975, Volume: 82, Issue:1

    Topics: Alkylating Agents; Antineoplastic Agents; Azathioprine; Bleomycin; Busulfan; Carcinogens; Chemical a

1975

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Infertility, Female

ArticleYear
Inflammatory bowel disease in pregnancy.
    Gut, 2003, Volume: 52, Issue:2

    Topics: Aminosalicylic Acids; Azathioprine; Colitis, Ulcerative; Crohn Disease; Female; Humans; Infertility,

2003
Pregnancy, fertility, and inflammatory bowel disease.
    The American journal of gastroenterology, 1985, Volume: 80, Issue:5

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Azathioprine; Colitis, Ulcerative; Crohn Disease; Fe

1985