Drugs including macrolides, quinolones and tetracyclines were associated with an increased risk of pregnancy loss.

Drugs including macrolides, quinolones and tetracyclines were associated with an increased risk of pregnancy loss.

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Rethinking Antibiotic Use in Early Pregnancy: Some Linked to Miscarriage

When used in early pregnancy, many classes of common antibiotics are associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, according to a study published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.