Patient's question:
Medical Description: My wife is more than one month pregnant. Due to excessive vaginal discharge, she used one nitrofurantoin vaginal effervescent tablet, just one, and is concerned about whether it will affect the fetus. ---------- The instructions state that it is contraindicated for pregnant women. The only concern is how it might affect the fetus—whether it could cause deformities or whether the physical and brain development will be normal. Previous Treatment and Effects: She previously had an ultrasound at the hospital, where a gestational sac was observed. Desired Help: She hopes for kind-hearted or authoritative medical professionals to help answer her question! She is deeply grateful...Doctor's answer:
According to your inquiry, during the second trimester of pregnancy, the use of metronidazole for vaginitis has no effect on the fetus. It is important to pay attention to vaginal hygiene during pregnancy to avoid the occurrence of vaginitis. In particular, vaginitis in the late stages of pregnancy can easily lead to premature rupture of membranes and preterm birth.Hello, it is recommended that you do not take medication frequently, as metronidazole may have adverse effects on the fetus. This has no effect on the fetus, and it is important to pay attention to vaginal hygiene during pregnancy to avoid the occurrence of vaginitis. In particular, vaginitis in the late stages of pregnancy can easily lead to premature rupture of membranes and preterm birth.