Patient's question:
23rd day of the menstrual cycle, had intercourse on 25, 27, 29, and 12. Took some cold medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, and painkillers on the 2nd, 7th, and 11th. Tested positive for pregnancy on the 26th. Do the medications affect the baby?Doctor's answer:
The date of menopause is generally 14 days before the next menstrual period. The days before and after ovulation, including the day of ovulation itself, make up a 10-day period called the fertile window. Intercourse during the fertile window increases the chances of conception. If your menstrual cycle is regular, your fertile window is likely from the 4th to the 13th day.One to two weeks after fertilization, the effect of medication on the embryo is "all or none"—meaning either there is no interference or there is an impact that may lead to miscarriage. It is highly unlikely to cause fetal malformations. Therefore, if you take medication before or during early pregnancy without knowing how you became pregnant, it is unlikely to have a significant impact on the fetus. You do not need to worry excessively.