Patient's question:
I had my period on August 4th of this year. I started taking Marvelon for the first time on August 12th. I finished a pack on September 2nd. On September 19th, I unexpectedly found out I was pregnant. Since I am 30 and this is my first child, I want to keep it. I don’t know how much harm Marvelon can cause to the fetus.Now I am three months pregnant. I’ve heard that amniocentesis can detect fetal abnormalities, but it carries some risks. If I want to protect the pregnancy, what kind of tests can I take to check the impact of Marvelon on the fetus?
The other day, I saw an article online saying that a mother accidentally took hormones during pregnancy.
Doctor's answer:
Hello! It is well-known that birth control pills can potentially cause fetal malformations. Therefore, during the early stages of pregnancy, taking any medication can have an impact on the fetus. However, the likelihood and extent of the impact vary from person to person. Thus, it is currently impossible to determine whether the medication has an effect on the fetus. It may be determined through prenatal examinations. Therefore, we still hope that you carefully consider this matter. If you particularly want to have a child, you can also keep it, ensure proper screening for malformations during pregnancy, and take folic acid orally to prevent abnormalities.