Due to subsequent MC's and PCOS I was told by my specialist to take low dose aspirin for 12 weeks, it was the only time a pregnancy was successful for me. I'm not sure if it WAS the reason the pregnancy was successful, but I'm sure it helped.
I'm having this issue at the moment. I think I've had several chemical pregnancies, but only one has been confirmed by BT. My Acupuncturist suggested that it might be a problem with implantation and blood circulation, and that low doses of aspirin might help. I googled it (chemical pregnancies and early miscarriage) and aspirin, Vitamins C and B6 might help, so I'm taking all three.
I know self-medicating is probably a bit naughty, but they are all safe as far as I can tell, at least in moderation. I found quite a number of articles on the web about low doses of aspirin being good at preventing early miscarriage - I'm hoping it does the trick for me. I bought a packet of 300mg aspirin tablets and I've been dividing them into quarters, and taking one a day - that makes them 75mg, and apparently around 81mg is what is recommended.
If you google aspirin and chemical pregnancies or miscarriage, you should be able to find a number of articles.
Also, I'm definitely not an expert, and I would always suggest talking to your FS or GP if you're wanting to 'self-medicate.' Otherwise, it's obviously at your own risk. Just my little disclaimer there
I have had 4 miscarriages and finally got myself a fantastic obstetrician and he has recommended I go on Low Dose Aspirin as they havent been able to tell why I keep losing them before 12 weeks. Im hoping it does the trick and have been taking it over the last month. He told me a lot of research has been done and that low dose aspirin is safe and and will assist with blood flow to the uterus. I am prepared to give anything a try after what me and DH have been through over the last 3 years. We are actively trying again now so fingers crossed I get a sticky next time. The aspirin he has put me on is Cardiprin 100.
Baby aspirin should only be prescribed by a Dr when used in this manner.
I spoke with my FS about it and he said that it should only be taken if blood clotting disorders are suspected or diagnosed. It can actually cause more harm than good if taken when not required.
Self medication is not a good idea, especially with regards to fertility.
I am curious to know what the harm is ? My OBS who is very good and well respected in Melbourne has put me on it so very interested on your thoughts. I have not been diagnosed with a clotting disorder and this is the only drug he wants me to try given that others can cause defects. Any advice appreciated.
Aspirin is an anti-coagulant so it thins your blood. If your blood needs thinning, great. If not, it can cause nose bleeds and over-bleeding when you get a cut or something.
If your Dr has prescribed it then great, he will have his reasons.
I just mean that it is dangerous to self medicate. I wasn't meaning that no-one should be on it unless they have a blood disorder.
I just see lots of people on these boards (and others) telling each other to take it - without sufficient advice from their Drs - and it worries me.
I also wouldn't encourage people to self-medicate, and definitely not on my advice or information (I have no medical or naturopathy training).
But having said that, my own research has pointed me to very low doses of aspirin if there is a circulation and/or implantation problem. It also indicates that there is no harm to me or a fetus if I don't have either of those problems. As it is, I do think I have a circulation problem, and getting my FS to listen to me is hard.
I've also had lots of success with natural herbs and supplements that I take after doing a lot of my own research and consulting text books and reliable sources. It's not that I don't trust my FS, it's that I sometimes think he doesn't take an holisitic approach, which I would prefer. I'm doing everything I can to be healthy and ready for pregnancy, and I don't know that my FS is willing to look at natural methods - in fact he scoffed when I told him I was seeing a naturopath. That doesn't mean he is wrong and I am right, but it also doesn't mean he is right and I am wrong.
Everything in moderation - and like I said, don't do something just cause you see it on a BB forum, do your own research and apply your own knowledge to your body. We know ourselves and our bodies better than doctors and FSs, if only we would listen to ourselves occasionally.
thanks ladies for all the view points.
I myself am not taking baby aspirin myself, but have been taking some natural supplements. I am also careful what I take from ov onwards in my cycle. I do agree that it is hard to get our doctors to listen to us, and also to think a little bit more broadly than they do, which is quite depressing really.
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Hi Milly,
Asprin can help but as the others have said, only when there is an underlying condition that asprin can be associated with helping such as those that have symptoms of clotting (eg antiphospholipid syndrome).
There is much that is no known of why asprin or other anitcoagulants work to assit with implantation or preventing misscarriage, and so I would recommend seeking advice from a specialist eg FS prior to taking any meds as the dose and lenght of time to take the treatment can differ depending on why you need to take it. For example I tested positive to ANA antibodies and was on heparin injections till I was 20wks preg, and was on asprin prior to our transfer and will stay on it until 1week prior to my babies birth (will be induced about 38wks). In contast, some people just take asprin for 12wks and some people take heparin for up to 30wks (or even more I think).
I guess my point is that without specialist advice, you dont know 1. if asprin or a similar drug will help or 2. for what period of time you need to take the treatment.
It would devestating to self medicate with asprin, fall pg and then probs to arrise later if you were to stop the treatment too early.
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