%0 Journal Article %A Aniket Natekar %A Anna Pupco %A Pina Bozzo %A Gideon Koren %T Safety of azathioprine use during pregnancy %D 2011 %J Canadian Family Physician %P 1401-1402 %V 57 %N 12 %X 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. %U https://www.cfp.ca/content/cfp/57/12/1401.full.pdf