Can I Conceive Inspite Of Having TB Of Spine?

Posted on Thu, 3 Jul 2014

Question: Dr. Am having tuberculosis of spine, L2 n 3. On ATT from 3 months and treatment will last for 18 months. I actually want to know that whether it is safe to conceive, am 29 years. Or I should wait till the course completion

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please wait till treatment course is completed

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Its best to wait for the treatment course to get completed before getting pregnant. This is in good faith of the child and you. There are cases where the child may be born having low birth weight and if you are not completely treated, the child can also get infected with TB.

Wishing you good health.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any further doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (3 hours later)

After how much time of completion of treatment should I go for pregnancy

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Within a month after completing treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for writing back with an update.

You may get pregnant within a month after treatment is complete as long as your general health is good.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any further doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj