Anyone taking Doxycycline during IVF cycle?

Snapdragon333

DH and I have been taking it for about 3 days now and need to take it for a total of 7 days per the IVF protocol.  He's been taking it but reluctantly because he doesn't want to take anything that he doesn't necessarily need.  I feel the same way but I'm willing to do anything that is required at this point.  It's been making both of us not feel so great...we're burping all of the time and feel like our stomachs are always hungry/full of air/empty (weird).  Seeing how we aren't treating any specific problem I'm tempted (and I know he is too) to just stop taking it.  I plan to plug through it though and just do as I am told to prevent any problems.  Are any of you on antibiotics for IVF protocol and have you considered not taking them?  Are your partners required to take it too?        

Temp878586125009588

Both dh and I took it during my fresh IVF cycle. And I had to take it for my last FET and will have to take it again this time for FET #2. It's to help prevent any infections. Infections can effect the sperm, and you could be at risk for infections too from the ER and ET. It may suck, but I wouldn't just stop taking it with out talking to your RE first.

BAKERMOMHDS

Yep, every IVF cycle DH and I have taken antibiotics, specifically doxycycline.

And every cycle...he gripes about taking it!!!!

ball.and.chain

They gave me some IV antibiotics while I was at the clinic for ER, but I didn't have to take oral antibiotics.

BeckyP005

I had to take it for a week for my HSG and it made me so sick...barely got through it. I wanted to stop taking it and the RE said no GL

jezebel57

i took it before my HSG and am also being prescribed it for IVF.  Didn't bother me at all during the HSG.  I am taking the liquid not the pills though (can't swallow pills) so don't know if that matters.  It tastes horrible but that's about it. 

Crystal120410

DH and I both took Doxy for our fresh IVF cycle. It sucks taking them but they don't tell you to do it for their health, it's for yours. If the worst thing DH has to do is take a oral med for a few days that makes his stomach queasy, then I'd say he's getting off pretty easy compared to you. There are lots of meds and procedures in the process of IVF that aren't going to make you feel good and you just have to be prepared for it and either get under it or get over it. 

MrsChopp

We start our antibiotics this coming Sunday. DH has to take Augmentin twice a day, and I have to take Doxycycline & Metronidazole twice a day for a week. Not really looking forward to it, but willing to do whatever I have to. It's all worth it in the end.

kflynn81

I've taken it for each of my IVF cycles but DH isn't required to take it, just me. My first cycle, I was really bad about taking it. It was supposed to be twice a day for 7 days and I only took about half as many as I was supposed to. My 2nd cycle I was diligent...and now this one, I kinda forgot already this morning to take the first so I'm off to a great start, LOL

Snapdragon333

Thanks for the responses!  I'm really glad to hear that Doxy is a common drug used by other fertility docs.  I just don't understand why I'm not taking it during the time that I will be having the ER and ET...instead I'm taking it 1-2 weeks prior.  The nurse told me that they don't want me to take it in the middle of everything (of course I didn't think to ask 'why' at the time).  

I did remind dh that I will be the one doing three abdominal injections/day plus the progesterone shots plus the procedures...he knows that he's pretty damn lucky that the abx is all that he has to do... 

I'll be good and keep taking them AND I'll put up with dh's scowly face and hand him his pill at bedtime.  

Gr8te

Yes, we both took doxy without any side effects. I wouldn't stop an antibiotic without consulting your doctor. You can develop an allergy by stopping the medication too soon. Also, I wouldn't put my cycle at risk.

GL

dimples128

**siggy warnjng**

 

i had to take it for my IVF cycle. Your doctor prescribed them for a reason. It's the easiest past of the process.  

DahliaFlower

We did do it on our fresh cycle last year.  DH had some issues with it, so they said he could stop, as it is really just a precaution.  I kept taking it.  

hoping&praying2013

My Dh doesn't have to take any but I had to take 7 days worth before and during the trial transfer. And I will have to take them after ER. They suck but take them it is worth it. Just eat something heavy before you take it. That always helped me.

megs3084

We both took it with our fresh cycles. No burping but it def made me sick to my stomach sometimes.

lisa41982

RE prescribes it, but I asked for a Z-Pack instead and they gave me that for IVF #1 & #2.

chucktgirl

I'm shocked! So many people are taking it...it makes me wonder why we're not! I have a script for it for ER/ET time, but not during my stims. Nothing for Hubby at all. I am going to ask my RE about this. Hmm...