Women preparing for pregnancy should avoid taking ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter drug that belongs to the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) class of drugs and is commonly used to relieve pain, fever, and reduce inflammation. However, long-term or high-dose use of ibuprofen may affect a woman\’s fertility because it may interfere with ovulation and affect the health of the lining of the uterus. Additionally, ibuprofen may increase the risk of miscarriage in early pregnancy.
If a woman preparing for pregnancy needs to relieve pain or fever, she may consider using drugs that have less impact on the fetus, such as ibuprofen acetate (paracetamol). However, any drug use should be under the guidance of a physician, who will be able to assess potential risks and provide the most appropriate advice based on individual circumstances.
Can women who are preparing for pregnancy take ibuprofen?
When preparing for pregnancy, it is best for women to avoid taking over-the-counter medications, including ibuprofen. Although ibuprofen is an over-the-counter drug commonly used to relieve pain and fever, it is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) and may have certain effects on women who are conceiving and pregnant.
Research shows that NSAIDs may interfere with ovulation, affect ovarian function and the formation of the corpus luteum, thereby adversely affecting pregnancy. Additionally, NSAIDs are thought to potentially increase the risk of miscarriage and birth defects.
So if you are trying to conceive, it is best to avoid taking ibuprofen or other over-the-counter NSAIDs. If you need relief from pain or fever, you can choose other safe medications such as paracetamol (which is relatively safe for pregnant women, but should still be used as recommended by your doctor) or talk to your doctor and get appropriate advice.
In short, please use drugs with caution during pregnancy preparation, preferably under the guidance of a doctor proceed below.
