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Can Withdrawal From Opiates Induce An Abortion?
Question: I just found out that I am pregnant. I am 37, and I had chiari decompression surgery 7/11/14. I also had a premature baby in the past (31 weeker)... How concerned should I be?
Also, I have been an opiate dependent pt for years, and thd pharmacies are out of my meds and I will withdraw before they get them. What risk of spontaneous abortion is there from withdrawal this early?
Also, I have been an opiate dependent pt for years, and thd pharmacies are out of my meds and I will withdraw before they get them. What risk of spontaneous abortion is there from withdrawal this early?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Withdrawal from opiates can induce an abortion in 5-7% cases only. But continuing taking opiates is detrimental for the fetal growth and development.
The surgery that you had is not likely to have any effect on your present pregnancy.
Since there is a history of premature delivery at 31 weeks the chance of preterm labor is there. You need to have a regular antenatal check up with your gynecologist and avoid all the predisposing factors like heavy work and urinary infections.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Withdrawal from opiates can induce an abortion in 5-7% cases only. But continuing taking opiates is detrimental for the fetal growth and development.
The surgery that you had is not likely to have any effect on your present pregnancy.
Since there is a history of premature delivery at 31 weeks the chance of preterm labor is there. You need to have a regular antenatal check up with your gynecologist and avoid all the predisposing factors like heavy work and urinary infections.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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