Re: STD's and Pregnancy

Posted By Tracy on October 28, 1998 at 11:42:00:

In Reply to: STD's and Pregnancy posted by ellen on October 27, 1998 at 17:31:13:






:      I am early on in my pregnancy...6 weeks since my last period. Confirmed by blood test by obgyn.
:      My partner has just told me that he was recently experienced pain in his penis and testicle.  He was treated for chlamidia and ghonorea (Gonorrhea) and experienced relief.  At the moment i have no symptoms, but my hunch is that i may have transfered this to him.
:      My biggest concern is for my pregnancy.  I do not want to terminate it.  What is the safest drug for chlamidia durring pregnancy..i have heard that doxycillin is strong and not safe....is zythromax safe? Is there another drug for chlamidia?
:      What is the safest drug for ghonorea (Gonorrhea)?  He recieved a shot of rocefin i believe? Are Cipro or Suprax safer?  I am not allergic to any medicine but i dont like shots.
:      Would it be safer to wait until second or third trimester to get treated.  Would there be less of a chance to effect the baby later in the pregnancy?  What if i do not seek treatment until after i deliver?
     I know that i need to tell my obgyn about this.  I would feel much more comfortable about this if you could answer some of theses questions.  thank you very much.
Your OBGYN should have already tested you upon pregnancy confirmation. Was your partner actually tested or just treated? You need to be tested ASAP for these diseases.
:partner was not tested.  Just treated and experienced relief.  I have not been tested.  I am embarressed and afraid.  I am looking to learn as much as i can.  When i go to doctors office...its like always rushed..feel so much pressure..i never ask the questions that i want to...i just say ok and want it to be over.  And i know that is how this will be because of my embarressment.
The doctor could not have properly diagnosed without testing. Your partners problem may not have even been related to an STD in the first place. You still should be tested to be on the safe side, and I advise your partner to seek a new doctor as well.