| SLE (n=85) | UK population average | |
|---|---|---|
| Never pregnant | 36.5% | Unknown |
| No children | 47% | 20% at age 45* |
| Miscarriage rate | 22% | 15–20% |
| Elective TOP | 20% | ≈36% by age 45 |
| Average family size (for the 45 who had children) | 1.5 | 1.82 children |
| Number with >3 children | 11% | 14.3%* |
*Office of National Statistics UK.