Patient's question:
I had my last normal menstrual period on May 2nd, which lasted for seven days. In early June, I noticed my breasts had grown and they were a bit sore. Then on June 10th, I had an ultrasound which confirmed I was pregnant. The doctor saw a gestational sac but didn't say much, just told me to come back in two weeks for another check-up. I want to ask what I should pay attention to, and whether my gynecological condition and medication would affect the baby? I stopped taking medication on May 30th.Doctor's answer:
The use of medication during pregnancy can affect fetal development.Advice: I don’t know what specific medication you are using. If it is purely an external application, since the amount absorbed into the bloodstream is small, it generally has little impact. Additionally, there is a clinical concept of "all or none" regarding medication use in the early stages of pregnancy—meaning either it leads to a miscarriage (all) or has no effect (none). Therefore, I recommend you monitor your condition. If you experience symptoms such as abdominal pain or bleeding, seek medical attention promptly. If you are concerned, you can undergo prenatal and childbirth examinations (e.g., a Down syndrome screening between weeks 14–20 of pregnancy and a prenatal ultrasound for structural abnormalities between weeks 22–26). If necessary, an amniocentesis may be performed, and any abnormal conditions should be addressed in a timely manner.