Antibiotics & trying to conceive

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Registered: 08-04-2003
Antibiotics & trying to conceive
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Mon, 08-04-2003 - 7:40pm
Is it safe to try and conceive when taking antibiotics? (Doxicycline) How long should you wait to try after you stop taking them?
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Registered: 05-24-2003
Mon, 08-04-2003 - 11:01pm
I have been prescribed an antibiotic (Cefzil) twice in the past couple of months, and the first time, I told my doctor we weren't using any kind of birth control and asked if it was safe to be taking them. He basically said it was probably ok, but he couldn't guarantee anything, which drove me crazy because it wasn't really an answer.

However, I took them anyway, mostly because it was during the first half of my cycle (before ovulation), so I figured it probably couldn't hurt anything. I'd say if you are really worried about it, call your doctor's office and ask them. Hopefully, they can give you a better answer than my doctor gave me. Hope this helps!

ADC ~ TTC #1, C4, CD23

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Registered: 07-16-2003
Tue, 08-05-2003 - 2:43am
Hi girl,

what I know about antibiotic is that it is harmful if someone is pregnant. I know also that it interfers with the women cycle if taken a lot but I am not sure. I also know that for men, it is very harmful and causes lower sperms. So if it has this effect on men, I do not think it will be totally safe with women. This is a private opinion but that is what I think. It may not help you but it will shed some light . I do not know.

Best luck

Lama