Ibuprofen may increase risk of fertility issues in men, study suggests
by Ian Sample Science editor from on (#3CQV2)
High doses of the common painkiller over a long period of time may put men at greater risk of fertility problems and other health issues, research indicates
Men who take high doses of ibuprofen for months at a time may be at greater risk of fertility issues and also other health problems, such as muscle wastage, erectile dysfunction and fatigue, scientists have found.
Research on healthy young men who took the common painkiller for up to six weeks showed that the drug disrupted the production of male sex hormones and led to a condition normally seen in older men and smokers.