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Can Steroid Injection Cause Any Problem During Pregnancy?

I was diagnosed with pars planitis about a month and a half ago and i got a steroid injection in my left eye about 2 weeks ago. I just recently found out i am prenant and now i`m concerned about the steroid. Will it hurt the baby? I am 38 yrs old, 5`8, and weigh 175 lbs.
Thu, 20 Aug 2015
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Thank You for contacting HCM.

I appreciate your concern,
No it will not be harmful for the baby.
But i would like to advise you;
>Get pelvic scan done to check the status of fetus.
>Take healthy and balanced diet.
>Take folic acid supplements.
>Go for regular antenatal follow up or check up.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health.
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Can Steroid Injection Cause Any Problem During Pregnancy?

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. I appreciate your concern, No it will not be harmful for the baby. But i would like to advise you; Get pelvic scan done to check the status of fetus. Take healthy and balanced diet. Take folic acid supplements. Go for regular antenatal follow up or check up. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.