- But aspirin does not reduce the risk of miscarriage and stillbirth
- It can help women who have recently lost a baby to conceive again
- This could be because the drug increases blood flow to the uterus
06:37 EST, 3 April 2014
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06:48 EST, 3 April 2014
Taking aspirin could help some women to conceive, new research suggests
Taking aspirin could increase a woman’s fertility, new research suggests.
U.S. scientists found low doses of the drug could improve the chances of conception and of having a live birth.
But, contrary to popular belief, they discovered taking the drug does not prevent miscarriage.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health say many doctors prescribe low doses of aspirin to women who have had a miscarriage or stillbirth and who want to conceive again.
However, they say the effectiveness of this treatment had not been proven.
So, they randomly assigned more than 1,000 women with a history of pregnancy loss either a low dose of aspirin daily or a placebo.
They then followed them for six months while they tried to conceive.
The researchers found there was no difference in the pregnancy loss rates between the two groups.
But, they did find that women who had experience a single, recent pregnancy loss had an increased rate of pregnancy and live birth while taking a daily aspirin tablet.
These women were classed as those who had lost a baby before four and a half months gestation within the past year.
Among these women, 78 per cent became pregnant during the study, compared to 66 per cent of those who took the placebo.
Some 62 per cent of the women who had
had a single recent pregnancy lost and were taking aspirin had a live
birth compared to 53 per cent of those not taking the drug.
It is thought the drug aids conception because it increases blood flow to the uterus
The researchers believe the reason for this could be that aspirin increases blood flow to the womb.
They are now hoping to study whether aspirin could also help other sub-groups to conceive.
The findings were published in The Lancet.
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MickeyKnoxx,
Atlanta, United States,
9 minutes ago
Boost fertiliy and ruin or kidney!
clazer,
Devon, United Kingdom,
1 hour ago
This worked for me – took it right up to week 35 of my pregnancy. Had 3 failed IVF and 2 losses previously. My little boy is now 2.
Sandman-Sarasota,
Sarasota, United States,
1 hour ago
Certainly prevent the ‘headaches’ !!
Angellese,
London, United Kingdom,
1 hour ago
This is nothing new and has been used for many years. Its only helpful in women with a specific condition causing miscarriage
marie,
uk,
3 hours ago
Flips -aspirin (75mg) (used to be baby aspirin). I took it after losing our first at 23 weeks due to a clot sending me into early labour. Our baby was IVF because the consultant said no chance naturally. After our loss I wasn’t eligible for clotting factors tests (you had to lose 3 before they’d do it) but my consultant suggested baby aspirin, I was naturally pregnant 4 months after our loss and we had a miracle daughter. Check with your doctor first (some conditions are made worse by aspirin) and it might not make any difference (getting mr. Marie to cut his Pepsi Max habit probably helped!), but you never know, best of luck xx
Flups,
Devon, United Kingdom,
4 hours ago
What is considered a low dose please? After many miscarriages it’s worth a try! Thanks
2 of 4 replies
Angellese,
London, United Kingdom,
1 hour ago
clazer,
Devon, United Kingdom,
1 hour ago
Jules,
dublin, Ireland,
5 hours ago
Definitely think there is some truth in it. Worked for me anyhow
Cara,
Shropshire, United Kingdom,
5 hours ago
But it should be pointed out there is also research that says taking aspirin for fertility reasons when you don¿t need it, is bad and can cause miscarriage. So be careful ladies before running out to buy your baby aspirin. Consult a fertility doc.
Helen F,
London, United Kingdom,
11 minutes ago
ruralwriter,
Lincoln, United Kingdom,
6 hours ago
So the research is finally catching up with what the patients already know! Women undergoing IVF have been advising each other for years to use low-dose aspirin because of its blood-thinning and anti-inflammatory properties. Many European fertility clinics already prescribe it for some women. Yet my doctor in the UK said it was nonsense!
shellcarroll,
warminster, United Kingdom,
5 hours ago
Urrrrr,
Manchester,
6 hours ago
Sales must be dropping.
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