Treatment options for immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) in pregnancy and postpartum

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This review outlines ITP treatment goals during pregnancy and postpartum, indicating specific platelet thresholds for interventions.

Platelet levels < 20,000/uL necessitate treatment for ITP in pregnancy, especially with bleeding.
Platelet targets > 70,000/uL are crucial for safe epidural administration and delivery.
Treatment of ITP varies significantly depending on the gestational period and clinical scenario.
Postpartum management of ITP remains critical to ensure maternal safety and health.

Merz et al. (2025) studied this question.

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