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I had unprotected sex within the last six days and could be pregnant. however i have taken three pills of 100mg doxycycline within those six days. should i be worried about birth defects if i am pregnant?

Q: i had unprotected sex within the last six days and could be pregnant. however i have taken three pills of 100mg doxycycline within those six days. should i be worried about birth defects if i am pregnant?

: Given the information you provided, the doxycycline will not have an adverse effect on any pregnancy occurring in this particular time frame, as a blood connection with a new embryo is not established this early even if pregnancy did occur.

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Given the information you provided, the doxycycline will not have an adverse effect on any pregnancy occurring in this particular time frame, as a blood connection with a new embryo is not established this early even if pregnancy did occur.

Dr Park and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/25/2023

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A member asked:

I had unprotected sex within the last six days and could be pregnant. however i have taken three pills of 100mg doxycycline within those six days. should i be worried about birth defects if i am pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr Park and another doctor agreed

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