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A 23-year-old female asked:
ttc#1- having 4 bicuspid extraction with general anesthesia. i will have ovulated right before this procedure, possibly becoming preg. is this safe ?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Carolyn Thompson answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience
Probably: Implantation is usually about a week after ovulation, so meds will not affect the fertilized egg.
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Dr. Joseph Pena answered
Fertility Medicine 25 years experience
All-or-none: Unlikely to have an unaffected child if were to conceive right before procedure. Insults during the early embryonic stage are usually all-or-none.
4892 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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