A member asked:

What will happen to me or the baby if i got a colonoscopy/egd done two weeks after conception? why gis don't like to do colonoscopy on pregnant woman?

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Dr. Anne-marie Marcoux answered

Specializes in Surgery - Colorectal

No anesthesia: Most endoscopists give IV sedation for colonoscopy and egd. Noone should give anesthesia to a pregnant woman unless absolutely necessary. Procedure should be delayed until you are postpartum.

Answered 10/23/2017

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