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Did you take antibiotics post-ET?

AmCheriAmCheri member
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I've been taking tetracycline four times a day since ER.  Today, the day of my ET, I was told to stop the antibiotics.  Just curious what the protocol is with your office.  When I had my IUI, I was given antibiotics for a few days.  I found it interesting that we wouldn't do the same following ET.   

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Re: Did you take antibiotics post-ET?

  • pete2835pete2835 member
    Both DH and I will take them for 10 days prior to retrieval...then we'll will be off them for a few days. Then I will take them post-ET for a week. Probably more than most, but my dr. likes to be extra cautious.
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  • AmCheriAmCheri member
    Thanks for your response Pete.  I don't think it's possible this fast, but I'm already feeling a little like I have an infection -- it's not just cramping.  I'm an expert in UTIs and it almost feels that way tonight :(  If I'm still having that pain tomorrow, I'll call the clinic right away.  I have plenty of tetracycline left.  
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  • Ann679Ann679 member
    We took doxicycline (sp) for 10 days prior and then I took them the day of ER and the day after.  It was awful!  That meds did a number on my stomach.  Not looking forward to that for this cycle.
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  • AmCheriAmCheri member

    imageAnn679:
    We took doxicycline (sp) for 10 days prior and then I took them the day of ER and the day after.  It was awful!  That meds did a number on my stomach.  Not looking forward to that for this cycle.

    Ann, maybe they can give you something other than doxycycline.  Antibiotics can really do a number on your stomach.  Good luck this cycle! 

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    Baby boy Henry born 2015.
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  • lynn0926lynn0926 member
    I have antibiotics sitting in my cabinet to use had I made it to ER.
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  • AmCheriAmCheri member

    imagelynn0926:
    I have antibiotics sitting in my cabinet to use had I made it to ER.

    Hi Lynn.  You'll get your chance to use them.  Maybe EPP with ganirelix next time? 

    Baby girl Lila born 2013.
    Baby boy Henry born 2015.
    Expecting our capstone baby (boy) early March 2018.
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  • debnut39debnut39

    Hi! I just responded to your other post. So glad that you had a great ET!

    I am taking doxycycline twice a day and will continue until tomorrow (2 days post transfer) along with Prednisone.

    It seems like they would continue you on antibiotics as a precautionary measure at least for a few days. I would maybe call tomorrow and pressure them on that especially if your symptoms persist.

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  • Bethany1026Bethany1026
    I did for my HSG but not for my ER/ET
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  • lynn0926lynn0926 member
    imageAmCheri:

    imagelynn0926:
    I have antibiotics sitting in my cabinet to use had I made it to ER.

    Hi Lynn.  You'll get your chance to use them.  Maybe EPP with ganirelix next time? 

    I am hopng ;) worked well for you!
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  • PrettyAccountantPrettyAccountant member
    imageAmCheri:

    imageAnn679:
    We took doxicycline (sp) for 10 days prior and then I took them the day of ER and the day after.  It was awful!  That meds did a number on my stomach.  Not looking forward to that for this cycle.

    Ann, maybe they can give you something other than doxycycline.  Antibiotics can really do a number on your stomach.  Good luck this cycle! 

    I specifically asked for something different since the doxycycline had me hurling the whole time. They gave me a z pac antibiotic. 

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  • MrsOjoButtonsMrsOjoButtons member
    I took antibiotics before Lupron and now again since ER. I have enough Medrol and doxycyclin (sp?) to get me through Tuesday (ET).
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  • babina868babina868 member
    I took tetracycline for 5 days starting the day after my ER, along with Medrol.  I think that it's supposed to help implantation rates.  
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  • lovemygslovemygs member

    imagebabina868:
    I took tetracycline for 5 days starting the day after my ER, along with Medrol.  I think that it's supposed to help implantation rates.  

    I did the same, but I started the day of my ER.

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