All questions about Fibromyalgia

What about pregnancy?

Many women with fibromyalgia have children. Symptoms often get worse during pregnancy, so it's worth planning with the doctor in advance, especially to review medicines before trying to conceive.

The full answer, with the sources, is in the guide.

Sources

• Pregnancy and fibromyalgia and their interrelationships: a systematic review (Mediterranean Journal of Rheumatology)
• Fibromyalgia in pregnancy and postpartum period: quality of life, obstetric outcomes, delivery decisions and breastfeeding, a systematic review (Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia)
• Healthtalk.org (University of Oxford): Fibromyalgia, effect on relationships with friends, family and sexual partners

Reviewed 2026-11-07 · next review 2027-11-07