Ureaplasmosis and pregnancy

Doctors recommend to prepare for the conception of a child in advance, so that there was time to be examined, and in case of detection of any diseases to undergo the necessary treatment. After all, this will eliminate the sources of infection of the child and avoid complications of pregnancy. Also, for future mothers, the choice of medications is limited, and it is more difficult for a physician to choose the optimal drug. The combination of such a disease as ureaplasmosis, and pregnancy causes many questions among doctors around the world.

Features of the disease

Microorganisms that cause ureaplasmosis , get into the body of a woman sexually. But the disease does not always develop. Bacteria begin to function with weakened immunity. Therefore, even in a healthy woman, without symptoms of the disease, such microorganisms can be found in the analyzes.

Treatment of ureaplasmosis in pregnancy usually has the following features:

• the intake of antibiotics, which should be carefully selected, are prescribed for a period of 3 months, since at the beginning of gestation, the taking of such drugs can adversely affect the development of the baby;
• prescription drugs to strengthen the immune system;
• after the passage of the drug course, restoration of the intestinal microflora with the use of bifidobacteria is required;
• treatment appoint and her husband.

In expectant mothers, the defenses of the body often decrease, because the disease can be activated during this period.

Consequences of ureaplasmosis in pregnancy

Some women with caution and distrust refer to the appointment of treatment in the period of expectation of the baby, and especially if it concerns the reception of antibiotics. Therefore it is necessary to understand, than ureaplasmosis at pregnancy is dangerous:

• in early terms, the disease can cause a miscarriage;
• By the end of pregnancy, microorganisms can cause premature births;
• during childbirth a baby can be infected .

The placenta protects the fetus from many negative effects, therefore during pregnancy, ureaplasmosis does not harm the baby, but when passing through the birth canal infection is possible, and this already poses a threat to the health of the newborn. At the same time, the percentage of infected babies in mothers with such a diagnosis is quite large and amounts to about 50%.

If the future mother doubts the need for taking medications, then the best way is not to give up appointments, but to contact another doctor with questions about how ureaplasmosis affects pregnancy and whether it is necessary to conduct appropriate treatment.