Viagra Professional when planning pregnancy
For couples trying to conceive, every chronic medication deserves a careful pre-pregnancy review. Viagra Professional (Sildenafil Citrate) at 100mg may need to be continued, switched, or stopped before conception, depending on the active ingredient Sildenafil Citrate and the indication. The right answer is rarely the same for everyone and rarely "just stop the medication."
Pre-conception review of Viagra Professional
According to the prescribing information for Sildenafil Citrate, the pre-conception decision balances the risk of the medication during pregnancy against the consequences of leaving the underlying condition untreated. Some Erectile Dysfunction (ED) medications are continued safely through pregnancy; others are switched to safer alternatives before conception or in early pregnancy. Sildenafil citrate inhibits PDE5, allowing the cyclic GMP produced during sexual arousal to accumulate in penile tissue, which relaxes the smooth muscle of the penile arteries and increases blood infl…
Effect on fertility itself
Some medications affect fertility directly — by altering ovulation, sperm parameters, hormonal balance or libido. Whether Viagra Professional has any documented effect on fertility depends on Sildenafil Citrate; the prescribing information notes any data. Anyone trying to conceive should discuss Viagra Professional with the prescriber and a fertility specialist if conception is taking longer than expected.
Frequently asked questions
Should I stop Viagra Professional before trying to conceive? ▾
It depends on Sildenafil Citrate 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 Viagra Professional affect male fertility? ▾
Effects on male fertility depend on the active ingredient. Some medications in Erectile Dysfunction (ED) affect sperm parameters or libido; others have no documented effect. The prescribing information for Sildenafil Citrate states what is known. If conception is delayed, a semen analysis can clarify whether Viagra Professional is contributing.
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