Patient's question:
I came across something in a book today that I found very curious. There was a story about someone feeding birth control pills to fish. But the real question is, can pregnant women eat this fish? It's quite absurd, and I really don't understand it well. I'd like to consult a doctor here: is it safe for pregnant women to eat fish that have been fed birth control pills?Doctor's answer:
No problem. It should be fine! This won't make any difference, and it's not a big deal. Okay, but I hear that eels are now being fed with birth control pills, so I'm not eating them. I suggest not eating them either. Eels are warm in nature, and they can easily cause miscarriage in the early stages. It's okay, there's nothing particularly to avoid during pregnancy—just eat what you can. Don't eat them. There are too many unscrupulous merchants out there; who knows if they've been raised on birth control pills. But it's still better to be cautious. If you eat too many of them, it might affect the fetus. Thanks.