Patient's question:
During this time, my good colleague has become pregnant. However, recently, I've noticed that my colleague's health has been getting worse and worse. Later, she went for a thorough prenatal examination. The results seem to indicate that the baby's body is not quite right. Later, the doctor said it might be a malformed fetus. What kind of assistance is needed: What factors can currently be diagnosed in clinical practice to cause fetal malformations, and how can one be checked to know if it is malformed?Doctor's answer:
There are many types of fetal malformations. Overuse of various drugs commonly used can lead to changes in fetal gender and other deformities when estrogen, androgen, and progesterone are used in the early stages of pregnancy. Continuous use of streptomycin by pregnant women can cause epilepsy in newborns. In addition, there have been reports of teratogenicity associated with drugs such as tetracycline, phenytoin, salicylates, and hormone drugs. Therefore, medication during pregnancy should be used appropriately under the guidance of a doctor. Rural women should avoid contact with pesticides during pregnancy to prevent interference with the fetus. The above suggestions are in response to the question "What are the common types of fetal malformations?" and are hoped to assist you. Wishing you good health!