Doxycycline is commonly used for antibiotic prophylaxis before dilation and evacuation (D&E) but frequently causes nausea and emesis which may affect absorption and effectiveness. Taking doxycycline the night prior to surgery may result in adequate absorption with better tolerance.
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Magee-Women's Research Institute, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. mreeves@upmc.edu
