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What Is The Effect Of Trichomoniasis On Unborn Baby?
Question: Hi. Im at 13 weeks pregnancy now. During my 8weeks i was diagnosed to have trichominiasis so i was treated with metronidazole 3x a day for 7 days. They also prescrbed me to drink duphaston 3x day until 5 months. I wonder how this medications could affect my baby inside the womb? Does having Trichomoniasis affects the health of my unborn baby?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us. Followings are my comments:
1) DUPHASTON (Dydrogesterone) is a progesterone supplement. It helps to prevent early miscarriage and support healthy pregnancy to some extent. It DOESN'T cause any harmful effect to your growing baby.
2) METRONIDAZOLE is the DRUG of choice for the treatment of Trichomoniasis. It is Pregnancy Category -B and can cross placenta barrier easily. However, NO feto-toxicity is observed when it is administered orally within therapeutic dose.
3) Trichomoniasis infection during pregnancy is associated with a higher risk of preterm birth, Premature Rupture Of the Membranes (PROM), low-birth-weight baby etc.
I suggest you to undergo periodic check up to your doctor with Ultrasound scan. Take healthy protein added diet and maintain genital hygiene properly.
Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.
Wish your good health and successful motherhood.
Regards,
Dr S Patra
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us. Followings are my comments:
1) DUPHASTON (Dydrogesterone) is a progesterone supplement. It helps to prevent early miscarriage and support healthy pregnancy to some extent. It DOESN'T cause any harmful effect to your growing baby.
2) METRONIDAZOLE is the DRUG of choice for the treatment of Trichomoniasis. It is Pregnancy Category -B and can cross placenta barrier easily. However, NO feto-toxicity is observed when it is administered orally within therapeutic dose.
3) Trichomoniasis infection during pregnancy is associated with a higher risk of preterm birth, Premature Rupture Of the Membranes (PROM), low-birth-weight baby etc.
I suggest you to undergo periodic check up to your doctor with Ultrasound scan. Take healthy protein added diet and maintain genital hygiene properly.
Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.
Wish your good health and successful motherhood.
Regards,
Dr S Patra
For future query, you can directly approach me through
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
What are the chances that i can have a full term healthy baby? What advices can u give me to continue to have a full term baby? Are all moms who had " trich" had a premature or low birth weight babies?
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Hello,
Thanks for follow up queries.
1) You have HIGH chance of continuing full term healthy baby as you have taken the complete course of treatment. However, you should be more careful to avoid recurrent infection.
2) I suggest you to maintain genital hygiene properly, avoid chemical cosmetics/ soap/ perfume around genital region, avoid sexual intercourse during this time, take healthy balanced protein added diet, avoid more SUGARY products/ foods and lastly you should undergo periodic check up to your doctor for proper assessment.
3) Only untreated or partially treated Trichomoniasis infection can cause Low Birth weight baby or premature rupture of membrane. They have high chance.
Hope, I have answered your query. Kindly, close the discussion.
All the best and good luck.
Regards,
Dr S Patra
DETAILS ARE GIVEN BELOW.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up queries.
1) You have HIGH chance of continuing full term healthy baby as you have taken the complete course of treatment. However, you should be more careful to avoid recurrent infection.
2) I suggest you to maintain genital hygiene properly, avoid chemical cosmetics/ soap/ perfume around genital region, avoid sexual intercourse during this time, take healthy balanced protein added diet, avoid more SUGARY products/ foods and lastly you should undergo periodic check up to your doctor for proper assessment.
3) Only untreated or partially treated Trichomoniasis infection can cause Low Birth weight baby or premature rupture of membrane. They have high chance.
Hope, I have answered your query. Kindly, close the discussion.
All the best and good luck.
Regards,
Dr S Patra
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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