Mom must know! Is getting the COVID- 19 vaccine really causing infertility ?

The long and increasingly virulent epidemic of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) today. It can affect the fertility planning decisions of many married couples who are concerned about the safety of the unborn child. Including the readiness of the mother’s health And many other factors So many families choose to postpone their infertility treatment program to wait until they are confident in their COVID- 19 vaccine.

Female Dr. Sirisukui Trakul, Obstetrician and Gynecologist specialize in Reproductive Medicine Jetanin Hospital say there are currently several brands of the COVID- 19 vaccine being tested in pregnant animals. Which has no side effects, disorders such as vaccines Modern Na ( Moderna is), Pfizer ( , Pfizer) and Johnson and Johnson ( Johnson has & Johnson has), but despite the side effects. Vaccines for pregnant women are quite limited and available in small numbers.

Data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

Data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that although the overall risk of serious COVID- 19 maternity illness is low, the overall risk of serious illness from COVID- 19 is low. But people who get pregnant are at an increase risk for illness compared to those who are not pregnant. It is also reported that Pregnant women with COVID- 19 can become more serious. If they have risk factors such as being overweight. 

Have an underlying disease High blood pressure and diabetes, including preeclampsia. This makes it more likely to require treatment in the ICU or to use a ventilator. Additionally, the mortality rate may be found higher than normal people. COVID- 19 infection affects pregnancy. Is more likely to deliver premature than pregnant women who are not infect But the disability of the child has not increased.

Important questions or concerns for couples wishing to have children. And are trying to conceive during this period Or there is a plan for the foreseeable future: After COVID- 19 vaccination. There will be side effects or effects on fertility, such as causing infertility. Risk of fetal loss Or will the fetus not develop fully or not ?

Ms. Sirisuk further explained that Based on studies on the working principle and safety efficacy of the Covid vaccine among those who want to have children It has not been found that vaccination affects fertility. Or make infertility more

the safety of the COVID- 19 vaccine and pregnancy

“ For the safety of the COVID- 19 vaccine and pregnancy. I recommend consulting a medical professional before making a decision. To assess the risk Or the severity that occurs if infected Including assessing the benefits and disadvantages compared with the side effects that may arise from the vaccination. If determine to be found to be at higher risk of COVID infection. Doctors may conclude that vaccination should be prevent from disease first. “

” As for the people who have been vaccinated Can you plan a pregnancy or not? According to the CDC recommendations, it is not necessary to avoid pregnancy after receiving the COVID- 19 vaccine ( mRNA) vaccine . The vaccine will not enter the cell nucleus. Therefore, it is unlikely that there is a mutation in both the mother and the fetus. If pregnancy occurs after vaccination, therefore for couples who plan to become pregnant after vaccination. Should visit an obstetrician to consult and give advice closely, ”said Dr. Sirisuk.

COVID- 19 vaccine and having children

However, there are other concerns about the COVID- 19 vaccine and having children, such as breastfeeding mothers. Is it possible to get the COVID- 19 vaccine ? A CDC study provides no definitive studies in breastfeeding mothers. This includes babies who are breastfed from vaccinated mothers. Or the nature of the milk of those vaccinated But due to the nature of the COVID- 19 vaccine it increases the immune system. 

Therefore, the risk of vaccination is unlikely. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization ( WHO) advises that To wait for the results of the definitive research Mothers who are breastfeeding and not at risk of COVID- 19 infection. Lmmunization should be delay until after the breastfeeding period. Those who are breastfeeding who are at high risk of contracting COVID- 19 should consider the vaccine benefit and the risks of the vaccine. You can get vaccinate by talking to your obstetrician before making a decision.