STD's and Pregnancy

Posted By ellen on October 27, 1998 at 09:37:38:







     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.