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Does Doxycycline And Lactic Acid Help In Conceiving?

Posted on Mon, 10 Nov 2014

Question: Hello, am 30 years woman married for 4 years and had not conceived. My gyno gave me to take 1. doxycycline and lactic acid capsule 100 mg and 5 billion spores resp. Twice to be taken for 10 days; 2. Methylcobalim, L - methyl foliate Calcium & Pyridoal 5 phosphate one tablet daily; and 3. Tab X- Fert -f twice for a month. Whether this treatment will help in conceiving and will this treatment will have side effects ?? And what else treatments are required ????
Note - one year before I got infection in vagina (itching and burning sensation) after treatment it cleared out but sometimes light itching occurs and also after intercourse.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, this treatment is helpful.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to us about it.

I can understand your concern.

Your doctor gave you the right treatment and it may help you to conceive fast. There is no need for other medicine unless there is some pathology.

I believe you have already done your investigation like pelvic ultrasound, thyroid profile, complete blood test, hormonal profile and your husband's semen analysis test to rule out other pathology.

If only infection is there, then you are already taking treatment for it.

Your doctor has prescribed you drugs to induce ovulation and supportive treatment to conceive fast.

You should follow these advices which are helpful to you-

- You can use an ovulation predictor kit (which are available in the market) to see when you are ovulating, try sexual intercourse 3 days before and 1 day after ovulation to get better results.
- You should do sexual intercourse very often once your infection gets resolved.
- You should take healthy diet rich in veggies and fruits with low carbohydrate and high protein diet.
- Do not take stress, perform some yoga and meditation
- Do some exercise and work out
- Consume plenty of water
- Maintain proper vaginal hygiene
- Wear loose fit cotton undergarment

Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more.

Good luck for your future
Regards
Dr.Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (2 days later)

Thanks doctor for your answer. However I have few more queries-
1. I had infection some one year back is it possible that infection is still there
2. After intercourse almost all times I fell that some sticky substance over few hours comes out .... is it natural
3. In July month ultrasound of whole abdomen was carried out in which anechoic cyst seen at rt. ovary measuring 42.6mm Ã 28.1 mm.
4. For testing the fertility what all test and examination are required to be carried by me and my husband?
waiting for your response
thanks & Regards

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
See your answers below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Nice to get word from you all again.

Here are the answers to your queries.

1) Infection can persist or it can be a recurrence of previous infection.

2) Yes! It is normal, but if it associated with any odor or itching it can be a sign of contagion.

3) An anechoic cyst in ovary less than 5 cm in diameter is a normal finding.
Do not worry about it. If it increase in size and developed any symptoms require follow up ultrasound.

4) Fertility test for you-
- Complete blood test
-BBT, cervical mucous testing
-TORCH test
-Hormonal profile (LH, FSH, estrogen, Progesterone)
- Thyroid profile and prolactin level
- Transvaginal ultrasound
-HSG (hysrterosalpingography)
-Hysteroscopy if HSG abnormal

-Semen analysis test for your husband.

Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju