Can OTC Medications Be Harmful During IVF?
Those undergoing IVF do everything possible to ensure a successful outcome. For some people that means giving up certain vices like alcohol, coffee and fast food. Others may embrace the healthiest diet choices, switch to organic produce and give up any known inflammatory foods like red meat. But what about OTC medications? What do you […]
What OTC Medications Should I Avoid During IVF?
Medically reviewed by Aykut Bayrak, MD, FACOG Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist & Medical Director, LA IVF Clinic (Los Angeles) Many patients undergoing IVF wonder whether common over-the-counter (OTC) medications can interfere with fertility treatment outcomes. While pain relievers, cold medications, and allergy treatments may seem harmless, some can affect hormone balance, ovulation, implantation, or uterine receptivity […]
