Is it alright to try for a pregnancy while taking antibiotics?

Question

Hello doctor,

At a pre-pregnancy check-up (which I am currently preparing for), after the swab, as instructed by the gynecologist, I was prescribed this antibiotic to be taken for 10 days as well as these vaginal tablets. The medicines were Doxycycline 100 mg, twice daily for ten days, and Clyndamycin, three days vaginal. To guarantee the baby's safety, how long should I wait after taking the antibiotic before trying to conceive? How long does the antibiotic stay in the body, and is it necessary to wait a few days or weeks after the course, or is there no risk at all? Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

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I read your query and can understand your concern.

I can understand your concern.

It is great to know you are aware of the pre-pregnancy regimen, that you have had them examined, and that you have taken your medication. It is always advisable to avoid pregnancy during the antibiotic treatment cycle. However, the dose becomes safer as you complete it once. To avoid exposure to antibiotics during early pregnancy, it is best to skip the current cycle and plan for a new pregnancy in the next cycle. Antibiotics only last a few days, but their duration varies and decreases over time.

To answer your queries,

You should avoid the current cycle and plan a pregnancy for the next cycle.
The antibiotics persist for several days, not for a long period; regardless of the time, they diminish.
Clindamycin is safe, so do not worry; it is also taken during pregnancy.
No, it is not required to wait for weeks because the levels in the body diminish in a matter of days, such as three to four days, which is insufficient to create negative effects.

I hope this information will help you.

Kindly revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.