Does a fever of 38 degrees affect egg cells?

Fever is a common disease, and there are many reasons for it, including viral infection and bacterial infection. However, people nowadays need to go through a pregnancy preparation stage before giving birth, in order to ensure eugenics and good parenting. This is not only responsible for the body, but also for the baby. However, some people worry that if they have sex when they have a fever of 38 degrees, will it affect the egg cells?

Does a fever of 38 degrees affect egg cells?

Whether it is caused by viral infection or bacterial infection, it may affect the quality of eggs. For the sake of eugenics, it is recommended not to have sex when you have a fever. You can consider it after your body recovers. If symptoms of fever appear, it is recommended to first take physical cooling methods, such as applying a cold towel to the forehead or using a fever patch, and be careful not to use too low a water temperature. If the treatment effect is not obvious, it is recommended to take medication to reduce fever. You can take appropriate medications such as Motrin and acetaminophen for treatment. Replenishing the nutrients needed by the body in time and drinking plenty of water can promote circulation and excrete toxins from the body.

Does a fever in pregnant women cause harm to the fetus?

Yes, it does have an impact, especially high fever in early pregnancy can cause great harm to the fetus. The 3-4 weeks after conception is a critical period for fetal neurodevelopment. If the pregnant woman's body temperature is higher than 38.5°C and the high fever persists for more than 24 hours, it will increase the chance of fetal neurodevelopmental defects. Be careful.

Cold viruses have an impact on the fetus, especially those caused by influenza viruses. The harm caused to the fetus may exceed the heat damage caused by the fever itself. It can enter the fetus through the placenta and may cause congenital heart disease, anencephaly, microcephaly, etc. Common cold viruses may also increase the chance of miscarriage slightly, but will not increase the probability of fetal malformations.

How to deal with different degrees of cold and fever in pregnant women

1. Common colds have mild symptoms, such as clear runny nose and sneezing. They have little effect on the fetus and there is no need to take medicine. You will be fine after a few days of rest.

2. The early stages of pregnancy (5-14 weeks) are mainly the time when the fetus's embryo develops and its organs are formed. If you catch influenza and your symptoms are severe, it will have a greater impact on the fetus. Taking medication during this period will also pose a greater risk to the fetus. However, if you have a cold but no fever, or if your fever does not exceed 38 degrees, you do not need treatment and it will not affect the fetus.

In addition, in the early stages of pregnancy, some pregnant women will have a fever that will last for several days, but if it does not exceed 37.5 degrees, it may be a physiological change caused by the pregnancy itself, rather than a fever caused by a cold. As long as you pay attention to rest and drink more boiled water, your body temperature will return to normal.

3. If a pregnant woman has a high fever (above 38.5℃) and symptoms such as sore throat and cough, she can take some medicines that will not affect the fetus under the guidance of a doctor.

Fever in pregnant women has a great impact on the fetus, especially on the brain nerves. Therefore, if you have a fever, you must reduce the temperature in time and take measures according to the severity of the cold. If the fever does not exceed 38.5 degrees, physical methods can be used to reduce the temperature, but you must pay attention to high fever and take measures as soon as possible under the guidance of a doctor.