Is it safe to conceive if diagnosed with TB?
Patient: Hi doctor, my wife age 30 is diagnosed with TB. due to which miscarriage happens. as baby was getting devloped at starting of right side tube. she was operated and tube is safe. She is taking MACOX Plus 5 month course right now. 2 month course of MACOX ZH is completed. Is it safe to conceive right now. as our doctor told that she can conceive. please suggest. Doctor: Hallow Dear, It seems your wife had ectopic (tubal) pregnancy which had to be managed surgically. It is  a good sign that in spite of tuberculosis she had conceived. This proves that her tubes are patent. It is likely that her uterine lining has been damaged by tuberculosis. She is on an anti-tuberculosis treatment. Macorm Plus contains Rifampicin(600mg) and Isoniazid(300mg). These medicines are  used for treatment of tuberculosis. Just 2 months treatment is not sufficient; she will have to take at least 6 to 9 months anti-tubercular treatment before she is completely cured of tuberculosis. Please do not think of pregnancy for her till she is declared completely cured of tuberculosis. She will be cured; Tuberculosis is a disease which can be completely cured when treated in time, scientifically and completely. Please follow your physician's instructions religiously. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri