A 35-year-old member asked:
is it safe to take metaglip (glipizide and metformin) while pregnant or breastfeeding?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Feinanswered
Specializes in Preventive Medicine
No: Of course, only your obstetrician can answer this question for your particular circumstances...But in general, diabetes (either gestational diabetes or previously acquired diabetes) during pregnancy has better treatment options than metaglip (glipizide and metformin). These treatment options include other oral medications, Insulin therapy, and, in some cases, simple dietary management.
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Category C / L3: This medication is considered a category c drug, meaning animal studies suggest some risk but no human studies to date show adverse effect. L3=lactation studies show little of this drug makes it into bm= .6% so it is considered relatively safe.
See:hale t;medication and mothers milk, 16ed, 2012.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
39+ weeks pregnant, 3 CM dilated, 0% effaced - rock solid cervix as dr described. How long will it take to efface? In such discomfort w/ pelvic pres
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Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 28 years experience
So close to birth: Hi
are you ready? This sounds like your uterus is preparing to begin labor.
The frustrating part is that we cannot predict how long this transition phase will take before you are in active labor.
But, you are getting closer. Congratulations.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
What are the nondrug options for a pregnant woman with back pain?
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Dr. Thomas Dowlinganswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 40 years experience
Several: A type of back support called a pregnancy harness can help as you progress with the pregnancy and guided exercise as long as it is cleared by your ob/gyn. A tens unit can also be of benefit.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
I have been nauseous and extremely tired for the past months, also have severe stabbing pain iny lower right pelvic area ( not pregnant). Been to doctors but keep saying they can't figure out what it is. Also dizzy all the time?
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Dr. Addagada Raoanswered
General Surgery 56 years experience
Need investigations: Varieties of diseases can cause your symptoms first pelvic exam by your gyn doctor, it could be pelvic inflammatory disease (pid). A misses appendicitis with small pelvic abscess, low blood sugar, uncontrolled diabetes , or hypertension , need simple sonogram to ct scan, endoscopy etc. You need these step by step to find cause and then the cure.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Im 6 weeks pregnant and im having sharp pains in my stomach is that normal ?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Adam Newmananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
Can be: Always better to be safe than sorry, so get in with your obgyn and get checked. Vast likelihood is that you are fine.
Good luck!
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Kendall Park, NJ
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dermoid cyst in my ovary, I forget how big it is. Doctor wants me to get it removed but the surgeon said no. I still have it. Pregnancy apossibility?
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Dr. Bruce Younganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 58 years experience
Yes: Dermoids do not prevent pregnancy but the diagnosis should be confirmed by sonogams. Unless they are very large they usually will not cause problems, but they can twist or rupture so removal might be advisable & can be done laparoscopically before pregnancy.
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