STD's and Pregnancy

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       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 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?  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.
Dear Ellen:
As others have told you, it is important to share this information with your physician.
Chlamydial and gonococcal infections are likely localized to the cervix. They can be identified with cultures taken from this site. This is totally safe for you and the baby.
Most physicians will treat based on the fact that your partner was treated. Zithromax and Rocephin are category B drugs: this means that there is extensive animal experience showing afety in pregnancy.
These infections should be treated now and not in a few months.
Keywords: gonorrhea, chlamydia, pregnancy
This information is provided for education purposes and is not a medical consultation. If you have specific questions, please contact your physician.

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