Why Doxycycline Before Egg Retrieval? An Analysis of Prophylactic Antibiotics in IVF
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While the incidence of severe pelvic infection following egg retrieval is rare—less than 1% according to some estimates—many fertility clinics have historically prescribed prophylactic antibiotics like doxycycline to minimize this risk [1, 7]. Understanding why doxycycline before egg retrieval is recommended involves examining its role in infection prevention and the evolving clinical practices surrounding it [2, 7].
