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Infertility may sometimes be associated with NSAID consumption

M Akil1, R S Amos, P Stewart

  • 1Department of Rheumatology, Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK.

British Journal of Rheumatology
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may cause infertility in young women by inducing luteinized unruptured follicle syndrome. This potential side effect is important for rheumatologists to consider in patients with inflammatory joint diseases.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Reproductive Endocrinology

Background:

  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly prescribed for inflammatory joint diseases.
  • Young women of childbearing age frequently require NSAID treatment for these conditions.

Observation:

  • Three cases of infertility were observed in young women using NSAIDs.
  • The infertility was potentially linked to the 'luteinized unruptured follicle' syndrome.

Findings:

  • NSAID use may induce luteinized unruptured follicle syndrome, a recognized condition in obstetrics.
  • This NSAID-induced phenomenon has not been previously documented in rheumatological literature.

Implications:

  • Rheumatologists should be aware of NSAID-induced luteinized unruptured follicle syndrome as a potential cause of infertility.

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  • This highlights the importance of considering reproductive side effects in patients using NSAIDs for chronic inflammatory conditions.