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Re: UTI and possible pregnancy

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 14 Sep 1999 20:54:10 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 13 Sep 1999, Jennifer wrote: >
>On the 10th I began experiencing a burning sensation during urination.
>On the 9th I had experienced what I believe to have been implantation
>spotting (the timing was right--about a week after ovulation). Since
>the 10th I have experienced a more frequent need to urinate, which I had
>hoped was a sign of pregnancy.
>
>I went to my general care doc this evening to test for a UTI. Well, it
>was positive. I told the nurse that I may be pregnant, if so, only
>about 10 days past ovulation. She checked with the doc, and they
>decided to draw blood for a HCG test. They'll decide what type of meds
>for the UTI after getting the results of the HCG.
>
>My concern--can the HCG give a false negative since it is only 10 days
>past ovulation?

May be very low but should be positive.

>I wouldn't want to be put on an antibiotic that is
>dangerous to an unborn baby if this test could possibly turn out as a
>false negative. Any opinions?

There are antibiotics safe in pregnancy that can be used now. Why not have your doc call a obstetrician for some recommendations.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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