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Hi There, I Am Trying To Get Pregnant But Have
Question: Hi there, I am trying to get pregnant but have developed thrush and taken fluconazole to treat it today. I am on day 14 of my cycle, is it safe to try for a baby this month?
Brief Answer:
Better avoid to get pregnant this month
Detailed Answer:
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It is recommended to avoid getting pregnant and use contraception until approximately one week after the last dose of fluconazole. So yes, better avoid getting pregnant this month. The use of oral fluconazole has been proven to cause birth defects.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Klarida Papaqako
General and family physician
Better avoid to get pregnant this month
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using "Ask a doctor"
It is recommended to avoid getting pregnant and use contraception until approximately one week after the last dose of fluconazole. So yes, better avoid getting pregnant this month. The use of oral fluconazole has been proven to cause birth defects.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Klarida Papaqako
General and family physician
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