Study finds ibuprofen may double the risk of miscarriage

WOMEN who take any amount of ibuprofen in early pregnancy could have more than double the risk of miscarriage, research suggests.

A class of painkillers known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase the risk of miscarriage in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, experts said.

Previous studies have shown inconsistent results when examining the effect of NSAIDs on pregnancy.