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Hemorrhoids while pregnant

05/21/2007

Question:

I am just curious if it is ok to use medication for hemroids while i am pregnant? I am 9 weeks pregnant and was told by many people to stay away from medication while i am in my first trimester.

Thank you.

Answer:

Medications like Preparation and Anusol are commonly used to treat hemorrhoids in pregnancy and are considered safe to use in pregnancy.

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Response by:

University of Cincinnati Arthur T Ollendorff, MD
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati
Arthur T Ollendorff, MD