Addyi when planning pregnancy
For couples trying to conceive, every chronic medication deserves a careful pre-pregnancy review. Addyi (Flibanserin) at 100mg may need to be continued, switched, or stopped before conception, depending on the active ingredient Flibanserin and the indication. The right answer is rarely the same for everyone and rarely "just stop the medication."
Pre-conception review of Addyi
According to the prescribing information for Flibanserin, the pre-conception decision balances the risk of the medication during pregnancy against the consequences of leaving the underlying condition untreated. Some Women's Sexual Health medications are continued safely through pregnancy; others are switched to safer alternatives before conception or in early pregnancy. Sexual desire is modulated by complex central nervous system pathways involving serotonin (generally inhibitory) and dopamine and norepinephrine (generally excitatory).
Effect on fertility itself
Some medications affect fertility directly — by altering ovulation, sperm parameters, hormonal balance or libido. Whether Addyi has any documented effect on fertility depends on Flibanserin; the prescribing information notes any data. Anyone trying to conceive should discuss Addyi with the prescriber and a fertility specialist if conception is taking longer than expected.
Frequently asked questions
Should I stop Addyi before trying to conceive? ▾
It depends on Flibanserin and the indication. For some medications the answer is yes — switch to a safer alternative weeks before conception. For others, continuation is safe and preferable. The prescriber decides based on the full clinical picture.
Does Addyi affect male fertility? ▾
Effects on male fertility depend on the active ingredient. Some medications in Women's Sexual Health affect sperm parameters or libido; others have no documented effect. The prescribing information for Flibanserin states what is known. If conception is delayed, a semen analysis can clarify whether Addyi is contributing.
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