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Positive Pregnancy Test. Used Cocaine. Adverse Effect On Fetus?
Hello. My period is 5 days late. I took a pregnancy test tonight and there were two lines indicating a positive result (one line was very faint). I have used a small amount of cocaine twice in the last month and have had drinks on occasion. Is this likely to have an adverse effect on the fetus? If there are any issues can they be known before birth? I am 34 years old and have been unable to conceive for 2 years. Thank you.
Mon, 7 Oct 2013
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use of cocaine may cause low birth weight
premature delivery and occasional foetal death
it can cause stroke and damage the brain
these affects are seen in cocaine addicts
as you have taken only twice last month, if you stop taking cocaine as well as alcohol through out pregnacy nothing may happen
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic
use of cocaine may cause low birth weight
premature delivery and occasional foetal death
it can cause stroke and damage the brain
these affects are seen in cocaine addicts
as you have taken only twice last month, if you stop taking cocaine as well as alcohol through out pregnacy nothing may happen
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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