Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Drugs
Rebif ® Unknowns (interferon beta-1a)
Impairment of Fertility
No studies have been conducted to evaluate the effects of Rebif
on fertility in humans.
In animal studies, no effects were observed in menstrual cycling
or estradiol levels.
It is unknown whether the data from animal studies can be
extrapolated to humans.
In identical twins where one twin develops the disease, the likelihood of the second twin developing Multiple Sclerosis is approx 30%.
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis is currently thought to be an autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disease is one where the body's immune system is thought to attack its own cells and therefore cause damage.... Read More