Silvia Azaña, embryologist at inviTRA, explains what would happen if antibiotics are taken while on contraceptive pills before IVF:
For the majority of antibiotics, there is no robust scientific evidence demonstrating that they reduce the overall effect of contraceptives. However, there is one exception: the rifamycins.
Consequently, the primary advice is to notify the medical team that is managing the assisted reproduction treatment that you are currently taking an antibiotic. The specialist will carefully assess the circumstances and determine the optimal time to commence the assisted reproduction treatment.
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Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics.
License: 3435-CV
