Question 1

could having general anesthesia just before conception be dangerous to my baby?

Accepted Answer

No: Medications used during anesthesia are out of your system very quickly. There would be no risk during pregnancy  having anesthesia befor conception. Even during pregnancy anesthesia is sometimes required for various surgical emergencies.

Question 2

are there pregnancy risks to having general anesthesia 2-3 days after potential conception?

Accepted Answer

Minimal risk: Anesthesia does pose a risk to your general health, but it is almost miniscule. You do need to notify the MD of a possible pregnancy so that medications can be adjusted.

Question 3

if ovulation/conception occurred today, would it be safe to have wisdom tooth removed under general anesthesia two days from now?

Accepted Answer

It depends: On what is most important to you. If pulling the wisdom tooth can wait, you may want to wait. Miscarriages in early pregnancy are frequent and if you had the wisdom tooth pulled under general anesthesia and you do experience a miscarriage, you may blame it on the anesthesia.

Question 4

iheard about choosing gender of child before conception by some food supp. n drugs in states.is it true?wat is it

Accepted Answer

Not true: If there is no genetic birth defect one is worried about, that would only affect a baby girl or only affect a baby boy, then the gender of each baby shall be by chance, not by choice.  At this time, it is not considered ethical to select the gender of a baby.  A main reason is that we do not want people to value girls more than boys, nor boys more than girls, as the goal is to treat both equally.

Question 5

is anesthesia safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: For most people.  The more serious, chronic health problems one has, the higher the risk.

Question 6

in anesthesia, what is mac?

Accepted Answer

Monitored Care: During monitored anesthesia care (mac) patients are given medications which cause sedation and relaxation so that minor procedures can be performed. Mac differs from general anesthesia in that the patient continues to breathe on their own without the use of a breathing tube.

Question 7

can you die from anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Death is : A risk from anesthesia, but it is a very unusual complication.  Your health and the type of surgery you are having will effect that risk. Discuss your individualized risk with your doctor.

Question 8

female conception chances at 40?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ovulation still present in large number of 40 year olds and conception can happen.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of conception?

Accepted Answer

Feeling tired,: breast tenderness, constipation, nausea, reflux

Question 10

what anesthesia is the safest that still works?

Accepted Answer

All are safe : When used appropriately. All types can also have complications. The discussion as to what is the best anesthesia for you depends on your health status and the type of surgery you are having.

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