Patient's question:
Hello, may I ask if you had a surgical abortion check-up and then took medication? Yesterday, the doctor asked you to come in for the procedure today, but you don't want to go. The doctor said that taking the medication might affect the child and cause a miscarriage, and you're worried about potential issues with the child's growth and development?Doctor's answer:
The early stage of pregnancy (the first 3 months) is a critical period for fetal development. Medications taken during this time can have a significant impact on fetal development (especially drugs contraindicated during pregnancy), but the likelihood and extent of the effects vary depending on factors such as the type of medication, dosage, and duration of use, which differ from person to person. If you wish to preserve the fetus, it is advisable to undergo prenatal and childbirth examinations (such as the Down syndrome screening between weeks 14 and 20 of pregnancy, and the color Doppler ultrasound for fetal anomaly screening between weeks 22 and 26 of pregnancy). Timely treatment should be administered if any abnormalities are detected.