Advil/ibuprofen can interfere with ovulation!

Paeta · 05-04-2006, 06:58 PM

I read this recently in Randine Lewis' book "the infertility cure" and I just thought I would share. SO don't take advil around O!

Good Luck and babydust to all!!!

Daviso · 05-04-2006, 08:13 PM

Geesh! Had no idea... Thanks for sharing this!

Familyof2 · 05-04-2006, 09:02 PM

That's good to know. Would Tylenol be okay for headaches, then?

Tia38 · 05-05-2006, 07:05 AM

i'm not sure if the issue is O or lining. ibuprofen is a no-no. i believe tylenol is okay for headaches and cramps any time during your cycle.

-tia

Paeta · 05-07-2006, 06:02 AM

I think tylenol is okay...haven't heard anything to the contrary on it.

houndlover · 05-08-2006, 06:32 AM

My RE specifically says Tylenol is okay.

Paeta · 05-08-2006, 11:38 AM

I thought since I created this post I better look up my reference and be more specific.

From The Infertility Cure by Randine Lewis:
"Even non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen can block the synthesis of prostaglandins and therefore inhibit ovulation"

I used to think Advil was the "miracle cure" for headaches, etc. I have cut it out completely b/c I have problems with ovulation. I figure why take the risk. Who knows maybe it even contributed to my problem.

The book recommends not taking ibuprofen for any pain around ovulation.

05-04-2006, 06:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Paeta Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 442	Advil/ibuprofen can interfere with ovulation! I read this recently in Randine Lewis' book "the infertility cure" and I just thought I would share. SO don't take advil around O! Good Luck and babydust to all!!!

05-08-2006, 06:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
houndlover 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 6,697	My RE specifically says Tylenol is okay. __________________ 2 natural pg (m/c 5wks 11/04, d&c 10wks 3/05) IUI Jan 06 BFN IVF #1 BFP Our Miracle arrived Jan 16th 2007 IVF #2 - cancelled - no response IVF #3 - cancelled - no response again IVF #4 - cancelled - lining too unstable. IVF #5 - This will be the one!!! POSTPONED GRR Please have your furbabies checked annually for lyme disease http://www.in-memory-of-pets.com/personaltribute.php?ID=70316

05-08-2006, 11:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
Paeta Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 442	update on why advil interferes... I thought since I created this post I better look up my reference and be more specific. From The Infertility Cure by Randine Lewis: "Even non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen can block the synthesis of prostaglandins and therefore inhibit ovulation" I used to think Advil was the "miracle cure" for headaches, etc. I have cut it out completely b/c I have problems with ovulation. I figure why take the risk. Who knows maybe it even contributed to my problem. The book recommends not taking ibuprofen for any pain around ovulation.

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05-04-2006, 08:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Daviso 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,972 Blog Entries: 93	Geesh! Had no idea... Thanks for sharing this!

05-04-2006, 09:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Familyof2 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: TX Posts: 2,322	That's good to know. Would Tylenol be okay for headaches, then?

05-05-2006, 07:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tia38 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USA Posts: 3,466	i'm not sure if the issue is O or lining. ibuprofen is a no-no. i believe tylenol is okay for headaches and cramps any time during your cycle. -tia

05-07-2006, 06:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Paeta Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 442	I think tylenol is okay...haven't heard anything to the contrary on it.