WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2002: Re: Minocycline and pregnancy

Re: Minocycline and pregnancy

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 13 Jan 2002 14:41:12 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 13 Jan 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Dear Sirs
>
>I have recently found out that a family member has been on minocycline for
>approx 1yr for the treatment of acne. She has been taking 100mg daily for
>this length of time.
>
>At the time of prescription she was aked if she was planning a pregnancy to
>which she relied no - but was not informed that the effects of the OCP could
>be nullified. Surprise, surprise - she has just found out that she is approx
>5mths pregnant.
>
>I am concerned that the only response she has received is that there is
>nothing to worry about - she is awaiting her first scan next week. Am I
>right in thinking she should be receiving advice about how this can have
>affected the foetus or am I worrying unnecessarily? Do you have any advice
>that I can give her?
>
>I have indicated to her about the potential risks involving skeletal
>developments and the effect on teeth - but I do not wish to go over the
>boundaries of being helpful to causing absolute terror!
>
>Is there any evidence to suggest there are any teratogenic properties
>affecting the foetus?
>
>I would be grateful for your comments.
>
>Yours sincerely
>Debbie Mitchell
>RGN; RNT; Dip Trav Med; Msc

I would have her make an appointment with a genetic counselor and a Perinatologist.

-- Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC Sugar Land, TX

Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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