Question: Quite a few of my female patients with rheumatic diseases and inflammatory bowel disease are using azathioprine. They are afraid to take a "cancer drug" during pregnancy. What is known about the risks?
Answer: An increasing body of evidence from prospective cohort studies suggests that azathioprine is safe for the fetus during pregnancy.
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