Doxycycline research

[recidwen]

Hey ladies

SO a lot of clinics prescribe doxycyline as standard for women during IVF with the idea in mind that the microbiota of the womb may affect implantation. Anyway, from what I can see there is NO solid evidence that it does this and I would really rather not take it soooo my question is has anyone else found the research?

Thank you xxx

[kitscat]

I am starting on this now in my next cycle. I haven’t read much research either but my clinic is keen and thinks I should try it-I had a failure of a high grade embryo. When I have taken it before for an infection, it made me feel really nauseous......so I’m a bit nervous! Xx

[recidwen in reply to kitscat]

I have had three failures but from I can see it isn’t an evidence based practice at all. And as a gal that has invested two years in getting my gut sorted I don’t want to take anything that is going to screw that up if there isn’t solid evidence.

[kitscat in reply to recidwen]

I don’t blame you! I’m going to see how I go and if it makes me feel ill I’m going to stop it! Best of luck to you!!

[Purplis in reply to kitscat]

Haven't had it for IVF but did take it to treat severe acne. I found it made me nauseous when taken on an empty stomach. Is this the case with you?

[kitscat in reply to Purplis]

Yes 😢 I think I’ll take it at lunchtime

[Hidden]

Not for women, but for men. My partner is taking it for sperm fragmentation xx

[Jessy1280 in reply to Hidden]

Really interested. How does this help?

[Jessy1280]

Ive seen this too. I had Endo scratch and was prescribed these meds. Still failed for me.