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Is It Safe To Get Pregnant While Having Acoustic Schwannoma?

hi i have an acoustic schwannoma, after my first surgery in 2009 it wasn't completely removed because it bent the brainstem and was resting on the facial nerve. I also had hydrocephalus and a vp shunt was put in. Then the tumour grew back and i had surgery again and then cyberknife in 2010. I am wondering is it safe to become pregnant because i'm 27 years old with no children yet?
Mon, 20 Mar 2017
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Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.

1 ) First of all do not panic.

2 ) As you have mentioned that you have undergone treatment for your neurology problem, and if mo further treatment is planned in future , then you can plan for the pregnancy.

3 ) I will suggest you to get blood reports of FSH, LH, PROLACTIN, AMH done. This will help to know about hormonal and ovarian status.
Please start on Folic acid, Vitamin B 12 supplements. This helps to prevent many problems during pregnancy and delivery.

I hope this answer helps you. Thanks.
Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar
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Is It Safe To Get Pregnant While Having Acoustic Schwannoma?

Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. 1 ) First of all do not panic. 2 ) As you have mentioned that you have undergone treatment for your neurology problem, and if mo further treatment is planned in future , then you can plan for the pregnancy. 3 ) I will suggest you to get blood reports of FSH, LH, PROLACTIN, AMH done. This will help to know about hormonal and ovarian status. Please start on Folic acid, Vitamin B 12 supplements. This helps to prevent many problems during pregnancy and delivery. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks. Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar