NSAIDs might increase the risk of miscarriage

October 2003

There's new concern that NSAIDs might increase the risk of miscarriage...if taken around the time of conception.

NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandin synthesis. This might interfere with the implantation of an embryo.

Advise most women to avoid NSAIDs while trying to conceive...and throughout pregnancy. Suggest acetaminophen instead.

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Table of Contents

Metabolic syndrome
Infectious Diseases new antibiotic telithromycin (Ketek)
Infectious Diseases Pegasys to treat chronic hepatitis C
Cardiology interest in perindopril (Coversyl) and other ACE inhibitors for patients with coronary heart disease
Cardiology statins for peripheral arterial disease
using antidepressants in children and teens might not work...or might increase suicide risk
Rheumatology You might see more cases of gout
Heart Failure angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) for heart failure
Pregnancy NSAIDs might increase the risk of miscarriage
Vaccines pertussis booster for many adolescents and adults
Vaccines Is the varicella vaccine less effective in kids with asthma
Women's Health "bioidentical" hormone therapy
Women's Health Seasonale, a new extended-cycle oral contraceptive
Diabetes interaction between gemfibrozil and Avandia
Is it okay for patients with hypertension to take pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, etc)