Aspirin for pregnancy

According to a new research, daily low dose aspirin (of course under medical supervision) can increase the chance of pregnancy by 17%, especially in those who had a miscarriage. Aspirin is usually safe to take unless if someone is allergic to it, or has gastric ulcer or bleeding tendencies.

Researchers from the University of Utah and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) suggest that taking just 81 mg of aspirin daily may boost a woman’s likelihood of conception by reducing systemic inflammation and improving the environment in which an embryo grows.

The study involved 1,228 women who had miscarriage in the past 12 months and were in the age group of 18-40. All women had systemic inflammation.

The researchers suggest that daily aspirin reduces systemic inflammation, making the womb a safer environment for the embryo to grow.

Women who took 81 mg of aspirin each day were 17% more likely to become pregnant.

According to Prof. Richard Poulson of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), previous research has also suggested that aspirin boosts the chances of conception by increasing blood flow to the pelvis and thickening the lining of the womb, making it easier for the embryo to implant.

Based on these findings and those from previous studies, Prof. Poulson, who is also professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine believes that any woman trying for a baby, particularly those undergoing fertility treatment, should take low-dose aspirin daily to boost their chances of conception.

There are many challenges of taking aspirin; hence take it under medical supervision.

Meanwhile, to conceive women may benefit by stoppage of smoking, reducing coffee intake, in addition to increasing physical activity and having a healthy diet. 

Written by: Dr. Ajay Sati.