In some cases, women are advised to take aspirin when they are trying to conceive. You may have heard of someone taking aspirin or maybe you have been advised to begin taking aspirin and are wondering if it an effective treatment.
There are studies to suggest that taking aspirin in conjunction with other medications can increase the pregnancy rate. The aspirin increases the blood flow to the uterus. This allows the body to release more eggs and creates a better environment for the embryo to implant.
In addition, aspirin has been found to be an effective treatment for women experiencing recurrent miscarriages. This treatment appears to be most effective in women who have had miscarriages due to blood clotting problems at the site of the placenta.
These clots deprive the baby of nutrients and oxygen, which can result in miscarriage. Aspirin helps by preventing the blood from thickening and clotting. In these cases, aspirin is given with Heparin to reduce clotting.
Currently, studies have only shown aspirin to be effective for preventing miscarriages when blood clotting is a problem. There is little or no evidence to suggest this would be an effective treatment for all women experiencing recurrent miscarriages. Your physician is the best guide to help determine if aspirin would be effective in your case.
If you are dealing with infertility or have experienced miscarriage, you may be tempted to start taking aspirin. You should not take it without the advice of your physician. In some cases, it can cause side effects. In addition, you may not get the dosage correct for your individual needs.
When aspirin is prescribed, it is most often baby aspirin. These are generally available in chewable tablets. The reason baby aspirin is used is the lower dose available in baby aspirin compared with adult aspirin.
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