Medication
Warning
- It is important to review the medication history of all women.
- Women may be using teratogenic drugs who do not readily identify themselves as having a long term health condition for example isotretinion in women with acne.
- Some drugs should be stopped at least six months (and occasionally longer) before conception.
- See the UK teratogenicity Information Service.
- See also 'Medication not uncommonly used in women of reproductive age'.