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Avoid NSAIDs Outside Menstrual Period When Trying to Conceive

If trying to get pregnant, avoid NSAIDs such as Advil, ibuprofen, and Aleve outside the menstrual period because they can prevent follicle rupture and ovulation. They are described as okay for period cramping only during the menstrual period.

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“So that's why we recommend, and a fun fact, or important to know, if you're trying to get pregnant, you can take those medications only when you're on your period. So period cramping is fine, but we don't want you taking them for the rest of the cycle because you can prevent ovulation from occurring.”

huberman · How Women Can Improve Their Fertility & Hormone Health | Dr. Natalie Crawford · Apr 13, 2026 · 1:30:51 · open ↗

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