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A member asked:

Is it okay to take felvin(nsaids) for menstrual pains when trying to conceive? any side effects?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Menstrual cramps: If you are having a period then this would indicate that pregnancy did not occur in that particular menstrual cycle so NSAIDs would be safe for use.

Answered 7/27/2017

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