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9 Drugs Which May Affect Your Fertility
by natural fertility Fertility CoachYou have to be careful when it comes to taking drugs (whether prescription or non-prescription) whenever you’re trying to conceive. Some medicines, although seemingly harmless—like several common over-the-counter medicines—may negatively impact your fertility and make it more difficult for you to get pregnant.
1. Antibiotics
According to one study, antibiotics can interfere with the production of sperm. Some examples of antibiotic drugs which affect your fertility are:
- Minocin
- Nitrofurantoin
- Sulfasalazine
- Aminoglycosides
2. Antidepressants
SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) have libido lowering effect on both men and women. Apart from this, these meds may also do the following to you:
- predispose to erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction
- reduce the duration of fertile mucus
- lower sperm counts
- interfere with hormone balance
- increase prolactin levels and
- suppress ovulation (tricyclic antidepressants)
3. Antihistamines
Because they can interfere with fertile mucus production, antihistamines should be avoided around ovulation time. This especially applies to the following antihistamines:
- Benadryl
- Zyrtec
- Claritin
- Allegra
- Chlor Trimeton
4. Anti-inflammatories
The drugs which belong to this group of anti-inflammatories are:
- Ibuprofen
- Advil
- Aleve
- Motrin
- Vioxx
- Celebrex
5. Clomiphene
6. Cough Medication
7. High Blood Pressure Medication
8. Migraine Medication
9. Ulcer Medication
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