FertilityTies posts tagged with defects

anyone hear about this on the news too???

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:22:37 -0600

2 hrs ago

Assisted Reproductive Technology May Raise Risk for Birth Defects

Babies conceived with assisted reproductive technology may be two to four times more likely to have certain birth defects than babies conceived naturally, according to a report published in the advance online ...

i heard it on the news to as well as getting this off of the article from here. crazy huh???

jenn032

over the counter acne creams and face washes

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:43:49 -0500

Dear Dr.,

I am very panicked about the fact that i went to my dermatologist today because i have developed cystic acne with my pregnancy. I told her that i have always used clearasil products for everyday use but it is not controlling the acne i have now. She told me that benzoyl peroxide and salyclic acid products are considered a class c drug and not safe for pregnancy. I am wondering if you have any information about this subject as i am very scared that i have put my baby at risk i am 11 weeks pregnant.

CRYSTAL N

Dr. Q & Ladies - AFP screening?

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:23:19 -0500

What are you thoughts on the AFP only screeening to check for Neural Tube defects. Do you think this is a good idea and if elevated risk what will the level 2 ultrasound show?

yourgirlaa

A Quick Question

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:14:59 -0500

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am a male. I took a small dose of Cephradine (about 500 mg total) and melatonin (0.5mg) a couple of days ago. I wonder if they have any adverse effect on sperm quality or not. My wife is trying to conceive these months. I am not sure if those drugs could cause sperm mutation that leads to birth defects or not.

Thank you very much for your time and your help.

Sincerely yours,

Richard

XYZ

DR when's the earliest I can do CVS?

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:08:34 -0500

I wanna know when I can have chorionic villus sampling (CVS), a prenatal test used to detect genetic defects such as Tay-Sachs, sickle cell anemia, most types of cystic fibrosis and Down syndrome...etc. I've heard 12weeks, but can it be done before 12weeks? And also is it true you can also find out the baby's gender from this test as well?

Recurrent_MC_chick

Diabetes, Miscarriage and trying again

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:41:19 -0500

Hi Doc,

I became pregnant w/ twins through IVF last February 2008 and had a miscarriage on May 18, 2008. I was almost 12 weeks at the time. I was hospitalized and was told that I had Type 2 diabetes and that the babies would have a 30% chance of birth defects because my Hemoglobin A1C was 10.3. I was told a Hemoglobin A1C over 8 increased the risk to 30%.

I was obviously not aware that I had type 2 diabetes and I was devastated to find this out. I was further devastated that it could pose such a great risk to both myself and the babies.

I have 3 questions for you:

1) Prior to proceeding w/ IVF, shouldnt my fertility doctor have performed a simple blood sugar test on me to clear me for possible diabetes and is a blood sugar test part of the panel of tests that fertility doctors typically do prior to having a patient proceed w/ IVF?

2) How low should my Hemoglobin A1C be and for how long should I maintain it at that level before I should get pregnant to make sure that both me and my baby remain healthy?

3) What is your opinion on taking Metformin to control blood sugars while pregnant? If you do not recommend it, what medication would be safe for both mother and baby during pregnancy? Is using insulin during the whole 9 mos to control my blood sugars the safest way?

Thank you for your help!

Seeker

Chromosome 9,13,15

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:26:04 -0500

I have got my and my husband karyotype test.My husbands results are normal but my results indicates some minor abnormality(I have got these results on telephone if you desire i will use the exacts words as mentioned on report after i receive it) related to chromosome 9,13,15.

Can they be the cause of infertility if yes is their any solution.

Rupinderbal

Fluconazole / Diflucan 150 mg 1 pill

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:12:47 -0600

Dr Q, iam in the 2nd Tri, 23 weeks. Took Micozole 7th week, Terconazole last week and its only gotten worse. Today she Rxd Diflucan 150 mg.

So, my question here is Is it safe to take Fluconazole 150 mg if I took Terazol just a week ago? Also the med ReadMe says that it stays longer in the body..Any harm? One site says that it can cause birth defects with Fluconazole? Any advise? Thanks!!!!

HopeN

defects

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:23:59 -0600

Iv been by some ppl, including health professionals that because I have PCOS and ENDOMETRIOSIS that when I do conceive that the baby has a high chance on birth defects and of coming early is this true? Also I'v been advised whn I do conceive I should have a c section as I have very low iron and could bleed out wat do you suggest? Would having low iron be contributing to not being able to conceive and having a past miscarriage?

flutterbyejewels

DES and birth defects

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:02:20 -0500

Hi Dr. Q,

I am asking on behalf of my sister who is 8 weeks pregnant. She has been giving her dog DES for several months now (the same DES that women stopped taking because of birth defects. My question is what birth defects does it cause? Is there any evidence that just handling the medication is harmful to unborn babies? My sister is extremely upset and worried seeing as how the baby was measuring smaller than what was originally thought. They have a pretty good idea as to when conception took place since she was taking clomid and ovulation testing before conception. Please tell me everything you know about the potential dangers.

Cynthia Dodge

Fermara for ovulation

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:22:15 -0500

My RE is going to put me on fermara from next cycle. I have read that fermara causes serious birth defects. and it is not to be taken by a woman who is trying to get pregnant. is it true? i m very worried after reading all this.

focut