Drugs and medication

If you are trying to conceive, it’s best to avoid taking any drugs, prescribed or otherwise. Some medicines can decrease fertility, so tell your GP you are trying for a baby if you need a prescribed medicine when you are ill. This is just as important for men as for women, as some prescriptions can affect sperm production or development. Talk to your GP if you are on long-term medication; he or she may be able to prescribe an alternative if the original drug is known to have an effect on fertility.

Where to next?

• Your top ten fertility questions answered

• Return to trying for a baby main menu

• See the babyworld pre-pregnancy checklist

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• Find out the secrets of conception

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