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 could affect the child and lead to 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 can differ from person to person. If you want to preserve the fetus, it is advisable to undergo prenatal and childbirth examinations (such as the Down syndrome screening at 14-20 weeks of pregnancy and the color Doppler ultrasound for fetal anomaly screening at 22-26 weeks of pregnancy), and promptly address any abnormalities.