Is it dangerous to get pregnant while being treated for pulmonary tuberculosis?

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Question
Hello doctor,
My wife is being treated for pulmonary tuberculosis according to a 6-month drug regimen. Currently, my wife has been treated for more than 4 months when she found out that she is about 4 weeks pregnant, is it dangerous for me to be pregnant while being treated for pulmonary tuberculosis? Thank you !
Nguyen Hieu (1992)
Answer
Answered by Doctor Pham Thi Yen - Obstetrician-Gynecology Specialist - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital
Hello,
With the question “Bring Is it dangerous to get pregnant while being treated for pulmonary tuberculosis? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
When the mother has TB bacteria in her body and gets pregnant, the fetus may be at risk of congenital TB syndrome or the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth,... will increase. Moreover, the drugs used in the treatment of tuberculosis are almost all drugs that are contraindicated for pregnant women.
Currently, to determine whether your wife should continue to keep the pregnancy while being treated for TB depends on your wife's medical condition as well as the decision of the treating doctor. If your wife's medical condition is quite stable to be able to keep the pregnancy, the doctor may change the treatment regimen to minimize the effect of the drug on the fetus.
Along with continuing to use TB medicine, your wife also needs to closely monitor the development of the fetus, should go for screening for fetal malformations at 12, 16 and 22 weeks of pregnancy. period for early detection of defects.
Treatment of tuberculosis during pregnancy, besides taking drugs, the mother also needs to:
Provide and supplement adequate nutrition for the body, especially food sources rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, ensure meet the energy needs of the body. Calcium and fish oil also play a role in supporting the recovery of infected lung areas. Have a reasonable lifestyle and rest to keep the body healthy and fight disease. If you still have questions about pregnancy while being treated for pulmonary tuberculosis, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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