Patient awareness about family planning represents a major knowledge gap in multiple sclerosis

This survey uncovered a low level of knowledge about DMTs' teratogenic risks among MS patients irrespective of sex. Knowledge about potential teratogenic risks for male MS patients receiving DMTs while planning to start a family was largely absent. 10% of female patients had experienced unplanned pregnancies on MS treatment. In general, patients use the internet and their neurologist to the same extent for information on parenthood planning.