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More studies are needed to determine whether gluten-free diets or other dietary modifications improve pregnancy outcomes.
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Nutritional deficienciesspecifically, problems absorbing ironare thought to be the cause.
Women also suffer more frequently fromthyroid disorders, another set of conditions linked to celiac disease.
But don’t overlook any digestive symptoms; they also could indicate celiac disease.
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