Doxycycline use in early pregnancy associated with higher risk of pregnancy loss

Common Antibiotic Tied to Pregnancy Loss Risk

(MedPage Today) -- Women exposed to doxycycline in early pregnancy had an increased risk of pregnancy loss compared to other antibiotics, a cohort study showed. Doxycycline use for respiratory tract infection was linked with increased pregnancy...

Doxycycline use in early pregnancy associated with higher risk of pregnancy loss

A retrospective, active-comparator cohort study found that doxycycline use for respiratory tract infections or acne during early pregnancy was associated with an increased risk for pregnancy loss. Given the frequent use of doxycycline by women of childbearing age, these findings underscore the importance of both clinicians and patients weighing the benefits and risks when considering treatment with doxycycline. The findings are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

expert reaction to study finding use of common antibiotic doxycycline, in early pregnancy is linked to higher risk of pregnancy loss

Scientists react to study finding use of common antibiotic, doxycycline, in early pregnancy is linked to higher risk of pregnancy loss, as published in Annals of Internal Medicine* From our friends at Australian SMC: Prof Janna Morrison, Head of the Early Origins of Adult Health Research Group and Deputy Director for Health and Biomedical Innovation, Adelaide University, said: “Many women require medication to manage health conditions during pre…

Common antibiotic linked to pregnancy loss - Medical Republic

A large US study has found women exposed to doxycycline in early pregnancy face a significantly higher risk of pregnancy loss than those prescribed alternative antibiotics. Australian experts have offered their views.