Patient's question:
HelloMy last menstrual period was on September 26th. I took a box of artificial pearl nitrofurantoin capsules from the afternoon of October 4th to the morning of October 7th. I found out I was pregnant at the end of October. I don’t know if this medication will affect the fetus. It’s very urgent.
Looking forward to a prompt reply!!!
Doctor's answer:
Pregnancy is not suitable for taking metronidazole capsules, especially in the early stages, as there is a risk of teratogenicity. Therefore, it is advisable to carefully consider whether to continue the pregnancy. If you want to keep the fetus, it is necessary to strictly follow prenatal examinations. At 14-19 weeks of pregnancy, undergo a Down syndrome screening, and at 22-26 weeks, have a 4D color Doppler ultrasound for prenatal anomaly detection. If necessary, at 16-20 weeks, undergo amniocentesis and cord blood analysis to determine the baby's development inside the womb. Regular prenatal check-ups are essential. If any abnormalities are detected in the baby, the pregnancy should be terminated promptly.