This material is provided as general medical information only and may not include all side effects or details relevant to a particular individual's treatment. My husband was diagnosed with RR MS 4 years ago. Men do not need to discontinue Copaxone therapy to conceive. I want to have a child now.
Children require and deserve a great deal of attention and energy, particularly when they are young.
If you are taking medication most authorities will recommend that you discontinue it prior to pursuing pregnancy. During this period you will not have the protection, which the medication provides against further attacks. In general, attack risks are unchanged during the first half of pregnancy and reduced during the second half. Following birth, there is a three to six month period during which the risk of an attack is again increased. BACK TO Cohen FAQ Menu READ MORE FAQs.