Ibuprofen taken in the first three months of pregnancy may harm the future fertility of baby girls – Fertility Network UK responds

Fertility Network statement on research suggesting ibuprofen taken in early pregnancy may damage female babies' future fertility

Commenting on the research suggesting ibuprofen taken in the first three months of pregnancy may harm the future fertility of baby girls, Aileen Feeney, chief executive of national patient charity Fertility Network UK said: ‘Infertility is a devastating disease which can cause depression, suicidal feelings, relationship breakdown, social isolation and damage career prospects and finances; that’s why it’s vital to protect an individual’s future fertility. This latest research suggesting ibuprofen taken in the first three months of pregnancy may harm the future fertility of female babies is of great concern and highlights the pressing need for more research in order to understand whether the negative impact on egg follicles seen in this study leads to impaired fertility in adult females.’