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Many doctors prescribe one low dose aspirin per day (formerly called baby aspirin) for women trying to conceive. Baby aspirin is thought to help to increase the flow of blood to the uterus, make the uterine lining healthier and thereby help with implantation. Some studies suggest that for women who have miscarried frequently with no known cause, treatment with low dose aspirin or other anticoagulants seemed to improve the chance of successful pregnancy as blood clots are believed to be a possible cause of recurrent miscarriages.
In a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study, 149 patients went through IVF cycles, with the only difference being the use of one low dose aspirin a day in one group and placebo in the other. Patients in the aspirin group did much better than those on the placebo. Statistically, they had better numbers of eggs, higher estrogen levels, more uterine and ovarian blood flow, and almost double the implantation and pregnancy rates of the placebo group.
Doctors will usually tell you to stop taking the baby aspirin after the first trimester as it can interfere with the baby’s blood flow, but ask your doctor. Also note that in addition to asprin, Ibuprofin, Advil and Motrin are NOT recommended for use during pregnancy. Check with your doctor before taking any pain medication. Sources: MayoClinic.com, BabyZone, Reproductive Partners, Brown University
In a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study, 149 patients went through IVF cycles, with the only difference being the use of one low dose aspirin a day in one group and placebo in the other. Patients in the aspirin group did much better than those on the placebo. Statistically, they had better numbers of eggs, higher estrogen levels, more uterine and ovarian blood flow, and almost double the implantation and pregnancy rates of the placebo group.
Doctors will usually tell you to stop taking the baby aspirin after the first trimester as it can interfere with the baby’s blood flow, but ask your doctor. Also note that in addition to asprin, Ibuprofin, Advil and Motrin are NOT recommended for use during pregnancy. Check with your doctor before taking any pain medication. Sources: MayoClinic.com, BabyZone, Reproductive Partners, Brown University