Patient's question:
I had my period on October 21, but I didn't have it in November until December 2. My period lasted for 10 days. Now the doctor has prescribed me some medication to regulate my period. If my period becomes normal in the future, will I be able to get pregnant? How long should I wait after taking these medications before I might be able to get pregnant? Will there be any side effects?Additional question: Since winter has arrived, my hair has become a bit messy, so I want to get it straightened. I don't know how long I should wait after getting my hair straightened before it's a good time to get pregnant?
Doctor's answer:
The effects of medication on the body are gradual. It is recommended to wait at least one month after the body has returned to normal before considering pregnancy. Of course, the longer the time after taking medication, the safer the pregnancy will be.Taking medication in the early stages of pregnancy may have some impact on the fetus, but the specific situation varies from person to person. If you want to preserve the fetus, it is advisable to go to a regular hospital for prenatal and postnatal health care and to closely monitor the fetal development. It is recommended to have a Down syndrome screening between weeks 15 and 20 to assess the intellectual development of the fetus, and to have a four-dimensional color Doppler ultrasound between weeks 22 and 26 to check for major deformities and the development of major organs.