A recent study has found that the intake of painkillers can increase the possibility of expecting women suffering miscarriage. The study was conducted by the researchers of Montreal University.

For the study, the researchers observed a group of painkillers, Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) which was taken by the expecting mothers during their 20 weeks of pregnancy. It was found that out of these women, 2.4% women suffered miscarriage.

The researchers informed that painkillers like NSAIDS and Aspirin can have dire impact over the expecting mothers. However, the paracetamol was found safer as compared the painkillers.

The findings of the study have been supported by the NHS trusts. It is now being advised that expecting women should not consume any of the aforementioned pain killers.

The study findings have been published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The researchers have estimated that every fifth pregnancy ends up in miscarriage because of the painkillers.

Previously, there have been a similar study which highlighted that painkiller ibuprofen can double the chances of one experiencing miscarriage. The finding of the recent study echoes the findings of the previous study. However, it is important to note here that painkillers alone don’t lead to miscarriage. Smoking and obesity are other two factors which could also lead to miscarriage.