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Re: bella - IGG Test

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Thu, 24 Feb 2000 11:26:22 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 24 Feb 2000, Rachael wrote: >
>Hi,
>I had some blood tests done a week or so ago and have a question. I had
>a 6.1 equalvogel(sp?) rating and they want me to get a rebella vaccine.
>I had this vaccine when I was a child and the doc said that it didn't
>show whether or not I was immune. I have never heard of this and wasn't
>really planning on waiting 4 months to get preganant. Is this
>necessary? What might happen if I don't get it? Any thoughts are greatly
>appreciated......
>Rachael
>P.S. I have endometriosis and adenomyosis and my chances of fertility
>are questionable....

Rubella can cause severe, permanent birth defects if you were to acquire the disease in early pregnancy. If you are not immune, then you can get the disease. Since your test is "equivocal", then there is at least some risk that you could acquire the disease.

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