Question
My period was due on the 22nd, and it hasn’t come yet. I had a hair perm and took cough medicine on the 17th. Can the pregnancy be maintained?
Answer
A period that is 3 to 7 days early or late is normal. If it hasn’t come in over 10 days, it’s advisable to go to the hospital for a detailed examination to rule out the possibility of pregnancy. Since I’m not sure about the type of cough medicine taken and its effects on the fetus, but hair perming does not affect fetal development. If cough medicine is taken for no more than three days, it usually does not affect fetal development. If pregnancy is confirmed, the fetus can be maintained.