Is it safe for me to become pregnant in the next six months after receiving an injection of Kenalog?
• Q: I recently received the Kenalog injection for my severe hay fever. My question is, what happens if I want to become pregnant in the next six months. Is it safe, is it okay? • A: Kenalog (triamcinolone acetonide) is a glucocorticoid corticosteroid. Kenalog has anti-inflammatory properties and is indicated for allergies, asthma, inflammation of the tendons and other conditions. (http://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/kenalog-40). Kenalog is Pregnancy Category C, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Kenalog and other corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic or harmful to the fetus. Studies have shown that when corticosteroids were given to pregnant mice, rats, and rabbits, an increase incidence for a cleft plate occurred. Even though there are no well-controlled studies in human pregnant women, corticosteroids should only be used in pregnancy if the potential benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. (http:///www.everydayhealth.com/pregnancy/101.aspx). When your doctor
