What Are The Chances Of Pregnancy When On Antitubercular Treatment?

Posted on Wed, 27 May 2015

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Question : Hi,
TTC for 4.5 yrs. I am 32.6 yrs age.No pregnancy. I had slight polycystic ovaries. HSG report shows tubes are open and uterus is ok. I had a TB PCR test done with mensuration blood which came as positive. Then again conducted a test of TB with blood from veins which showed no latent or active tb. Shall I start the the anti tubercular theraphy treatment. My husband semen result is fine.Will there be any favourable result .

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Start treatment for tuberculosis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your query.

I have read you query and I understand your concerns about tuberculosis .

Following is my reply:

1) If TBPCR is positive, it is better to take antitubercular treatment.

2) Please see a physician and start on AKT therapy.

3) AKT will help in curing TB and thereby helping you with favorable result in future.

I hope I answered you query and addressed your concerns.

Let me know if you wish to ask any further questions. I will be glad to help you.

Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol.
IVF & Infertility Specialist

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