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Re: marijuana and pregnancy

From: m (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 12 May 2000 09:06:45 -0500 (CDT)


At Sun, 7 May 2000, William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG wrote: >
>At Sun, 7 May 2000, T wrote:
>>
>>My husband just recently experimented with marijuana yesterday. He only
>>inhaled twice and will not try it again. We are going to try to
>>conceive a baby in approximately two weeks. What effects will this have
>>on getting pregnant and affecting the fetus?? For example will his sperm
>>be affected?? Would you recommend to wait to make sure marijuana is
>>totally out of his system?? If so for how long? Please tell me exactly
>>what you think. Thank you!!
>
>T
>Marijuana use can cause chrosomal breaks, but I am sure it is with
>chronic use, not just once.
>Also remember that sperm production is a 3 month process. The sperm
>your husband is ejaculating now would not have been affected by the
>drug, but those in the future could be. Hope this helps.
>
>--
>William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
>Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
>Private Practice
>New Orleans, La.
>
>*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.
>
>*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are
>not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
>health care provider. They are not intended to be the start
>of a physician-patient relationship.
>dr.von almen, could 3 times aday smoking cause down syndrome? what else works to alleviate severe nausea and stress?



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