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What Are The Adverse Effects Of Using Bleach While Planning For Pregnancy?

Posted on Thu, 9 Apr 2015

Question: I used concentrated bleach water for cleansing today for 10 mins and without gloves~Im trying to hv baby this month & today is ovulation day,is it dangerous?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It may not be dangerous.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to us about it.

I can understand your concern.

The concentrated bleach solution is normally harmful to a person.

It may do damage to the liver and its fumes are harmful.
If used without gloves it may infiltrate the skin and affect liver..

But in your case exposure is one time only for 10 min., I believe you should not worry about it.

It will not harm you in such a short period exposure.

Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (5 minutes later)

Um....what about egg that ovulated? Should not harm baby right?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No it will not harm it.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Nice to hear from you once again.

Yes, it will not harm your eggs.

So you should not be worry about it.

Hope it is useful.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar