Question 1

can a father's drug use during conception cause birth defects - for example cocaine, opioids, depressants, stimulants, lsd/ecstacy?

Accepted Answer

Of course!: He does contribute 50% of the pregnancy product and genes are known to be altered by excess substance abuse. The classic case is the use of marijuana on congenital malformations.

Question 2

how bad is cocaine for you?

Accepted Answer

Cocaine: Crack is stimulant, so hyper arousal ; agitation, changes in pupil size with increased metabolism are common.

Question 3

female conception chances at 40?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

what are the symptoms of conception?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

what are the health effects of cocaine?

Accepted Answer

Addiction: Cocaine is a very addictive drug. The only legitimate use is as a nasal anesthetic for some types of surgery. Recreationally it is inhaled as powder or smoked in the form of a rock aka crack. It increases dopamine levels in the brain which can cause paranoia or other psychotic symptoms. Peripherally it is a very powerful vasoconstrictor and can cause very serious heart problems among other things

Question 6

what are the tell tale signs of a cocaine user?

Accepted Answer

Many: While intoxicated, the person has dilated pupils; racing heart rate; high bp; intense stimulation with fast-paced and endless chattering and a massive burst of energy. Mood could be  euphoric or even irritable. As high wears off, could be tired, depressed, no energy.  Longer term, there could be loss of appetite and weight; miss appointments or class, etc; may keep rolled-up dollar bills around.

Question 7

what are some of the things that hinder conception?

Accepted Answer

Quite a few: Age, low hormone level, stress, infections, male factors like low sperm count, timing of sexual intercource are some.

Question 8

what are the first signs of conception after trying?

Accepted Answer

Late period: Late or missed period is the first, and the only completely reliable one.

Question 9

i am 20 and my partner is 38, what are our chances of conception?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Age should not be a factor here.

Question 10

what's a conception date?

Accepted Answer

When sperm enter egg: If a conception date is estimated from an early ultrasound scan (at 8-11 weeks gestation) the accuracy of the estimate is good. For women with regular periods, counting from the first day of the last menstrual period gives a good estimate too. Estimates are plus or minus one week. In a natural pregnancy, nobody ever knows the exact moment or day that the sperm entered the egg (conception date).

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