Among the thousand and one myths that circulate about conception and pregnancy, is that aspirin causes abortions. This idea has no scientific basis, in fact it is quite the opposite: aspirin is used, always under medical prescription, in the treatment of certain patients with repeated abortions.
Nor is it true that it serves to protect pregnancy. In fact, the consumption of aspirin as an analgesic is not recommended during pregnancy. There are safer alternatives such as paracetamol, although better avoided as far as possible.
Myths and reality
In an issue as sensitive as infertility, it is common for information on home remedies or miracle products that could benefit (or harm) the desired pregnancy. In the case of aspirin you can find articles that say so much that it prevents abortions as the opposite. For questions, we have consulted with Dr. Rafaela González, director of the assisted reproduction clinic IVI Almería, who explains what is true in this information.
Only in specific cases
Aspirin is a medicine that works as a "platelet antiaggregant" or, simply explained, that makes the blood go more fluid.
In reproduction it is used in low doses (infantile aspirin of 100 mg.) In cases of women with thrombophilia or poor blood clotting:
"It is not true that aspirin causes abortion, rather on the contrary, in certain cases of repeated abortions we are using aspirin and also heparin as a treatment. There are people who, because they have very high blood clotting, have a tendency to form microtrombos which generally would not affect them at all. But when we get pregnant the embryo that forms is microscopic and, when it joins the mother, the first blood vessels that form are very thin. those vessels so small and that adequate blood did not reach the embryo, which could cause an abortion. "
Always under medical prescription
Dr. Gonzalez emphasizes that this medicine, which It should only be taken under medical prescriptionIt is not beneficial for all pregnant women: "there has to be an indication, either because of a thrombophilia problem or an immune disorder, such as lupus," he adds.
It is also currently used according to the result of the test of resistance of the uterine arteries (those that carry blood to the uterus) that is done by ultrasound:
"If that resistance is high, it will cost the blood more to reach the uterus. In these cases there may be problems such as hypertension in pregnancy or delayed intrauterine growth. In these cases the use of aspirin is also advised to favor the arrival of blood. to the placenta and that the child is better nourished. "
It is removed before delivery
The anticoagulant properties of aspirin cause it to cause more bleeding during childbirth, so the treatment is withdrawn before week 34 or 35 of pregnancy to prevent these problems.
What if my pregnancy is normal?
It must be made clear that aspirin will not protect pregnancy. In fact, it is not recommended to take this medication during pregnancy for colds or headaches. Doctors usually recommend paracetamol in the event that we fail to relieve the symptoms in another way.
Finally, remember that if you are pregnant or looking for a pregnancy, always remember to consult with your doctor any medication, natural product (infusions), vitamin complex ... that you take or are thinking about taking, as it could have unwanted effects. Aspirin in pregnancy, only in cases where the gynecologist recommends it.
Via IVI
In Babies and more The 11 most frequently asked questions about infertility answered by an expert, Do not put your baby at risk: medicines prohibited during pregnancy
