The Long Wait
As I mentioned in my last post, we've decided to take a break from trying to get pregnant the next two months, for multiple reasons. I've pretty much come to terms with this. Though I occasionally think I want to change my mind, I'm committed to sticking with this break. This, of course, doesn't mean I've forgotten everything and won't be thinking about it. For instance, just today, I read an article at Baby Center dot com that says ibuprofen can impair fertility by impairing ovulation and/or making the uterine lining less receptive to implantation. Because we're not trying this month, I've taken some ibuprofen. I'd heard that ibuprofen could be harmful after you're pregnant, but I didn't realize it could also be problematic before pregnancy. I only took it once, but I won't be taking it again, after hearing this. I better stock up on some tylenol! ;-)
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Hi-I've been lurking on your page for a bit now and just wanted to let you know that you've been ispiring. I've recenly started the baby-making game, and PCOS has gotten in my way as well. So...anyway...thanks, and good luck.
I'm liking all these facts that I had no idea about!
It's true that ibuprofen can impact the process. Aspirin, on the other hand actually helps with producing fertile mucus. I hadn't taken it in years, but bought some when I was having a headache last cycle. Some women take it around ovulation just for the FM boost.
I hope these two months pass quickly for you!
Plenty of women take otc pain meds and conceive. It's not a conception killer. But as with anything mind the dose. Prolonged use of nsaids (like tylenol and ibuprofen) can inhibit prostaglandins that are necessary for fertilization. implantation does involve an inflammatory effect. there is no consensus on whether or not aspirin improves or decreases fertility. It should be fine in baby aspirin dose daily and is actually recommended for women with known clotting disorders or blood flow impairment. some fertility clinics reported more pregnancies with low dose aspirin, others less. Aspirin has a prostaglandin inhibiting effect which is negative but its anticlotting effect has been shown to be helpful. Either way, taking tylenol or ibuprofen rarely (and not overdosing) should be fine.
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