Healthy China丨Refuting rumors! Does infection with the new coronavirus affect the health of the reproductive system? Can pregnant women transmit the virus to the fetus after infection? Not enough evidence!

Healthy China丨Refuting rumors!

Does infection with the new coronavirus affect the health of the reproductive system?

Can pregnant women transmit the virus to the fetus after infection?

Not enough evidence!

【Scientific Epidemic Prevention Tips】(71)

Will infection with the new coronavirus affect the health of the reproductive system?

　　There is currently no evidence that infection with the new coronavirus has an impact on the reproductive system.

　　The regulation of menstruation is affected by the functions of the cerebral cortex, hypothalamus, pituitary, and ovary, and is a strict reproductive endocrine axis.

Stress, physical discomfort, and many other external influences can have an impact on menstruation.

Therefore, menstrual abnormalities in infected persons do not indicate that the new coronavirus directly affects the reproductive system.

　　Can pregnant women pass the virus to the fetus after infection?

　　Current research shows that pregnant women who are infected with the new coronavirus will hardly infect the fetus.

　　If it is postpartum, the mother still needs to take good protection when in contact with the newborn after infection. The mother can continue breastfeeding on the basis of wearing an N95 mask and taking good personal protection.

　　What should a pregnant woman do if she has

　　Nucleic acid testing or antigen testing can be done to determine whether you are infected with the new coronavirus.

Antigen testing is relatively convenient, and it is also a more suitable choice during home stay.

　　Symptomatic treatment.

Fever can be physically cooled and drink plenty of water.

You can choose Chinese medicine that pregnant women can use for symptomatic treatment.

If you choose western medicine to reduce fever, you can take acetaminophen when the temperature exceeds 38.5°C.

Note that only one antipyretic drug can be used. Do not take multiple antipyretic drugs at the same time, so as not to cause liver and kidney damage.

Usually symptoms such as fever and sore throat will be relieved after 3 to 4 days, and the body temperature will gradually return to normal.

　　health monitoring.

Strengthen self-health monitoring, pay attention to monitoring the three items of body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure, and make records and provide them to medical staff when seeing a doctor.

In the third trimester of pregnancy, it is also necessary to pay attention to the fetal movement. It is monitored for 1 hour a day, and there are more than 3 fetal movements per hour.

　　Balanced diet.

Increase vitamin C-rich foods such as vegetables and fruits.

　　Don't worry.

Getting enough rest and sleep is very important for an early recovery.

　　Seek medical attention promptly.

If the body temperature remains higher than 38.5°C for more than 3 days after drug treatment; or if you feel severe discomfort such as headache, dizziness, palpitation, or wheezing; production institutions, follow the doctor's advice to seek medical treatment in a timely manner.

(Healthy China WeChat official account source: CCTV, official website of the National Health Commission)