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Should I Undergo Abortion?

I am 5 weeks pregnant now... during the second or third week of pregnancy, I had a dental appointment and was prescribed to take a dental Xray and also metrogyl 400 tabs. Later on I realized I am pregnant. One of the doctors advised me to abort it because of the xray and the tablets. What do I do?
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
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There is nothing to worry so much.

Teeth cleanings and dental X-rays are safe for pregnant women, as most dental X-rays don’t affect the abdomen or pelvic area.

Most of gynecologist encourage their patients to see a dentist during pregnancy to maintain their oral hygiene.

However the level of safety depends on the type of X-ray you need and exactly how much radiation you are going to be exposed to.

Most diagnostic X-rays do not expose the fetus to high levels of radiation to cause a problem.
Although, remember one thing that greater your exposure is to radiation, the greater the risk could be to your baby.

So do not worry at all. Go for the regular check-up to your doctor.

All the best. Take care.
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Should I Undergo Abortion?

There is nothing to worry so much. Teeth cleanings and dental X-rays are safe for pregnant women, as most dental X-rays don’t affect the abdomen or pelvic area. Most of gynecologist encourage their patients to see a dentist during pregnancy to maintain their oral hygiene. However the level of safety depends on the type of X-ray you need and exactly how much radiation you are going to be exposed to. Most diagnostic X-rays do not expose the fetus to high levels of radiation to cause a problem. Although, remember one thing that greater your exposure is to radiation, the greater the risk could be to your baby. So do not worry at all. Go for the regular check-up to your doctor. All the best. Take care.