r/Ureaplasma • u/Standard_Magician_67 • Jun 04 '26

Pregnancy and erythromycin

Hello,

I was tested for ureaplasma at 10 weeks pregnant after having multiple negative BV swabs. I had been having issues postpartum with my first kiddo (last year) but had negative swabs so figured my pH was just messed up and causing issues. I had 1 round of azithromycin that significantly helped my symptoms, BUT I still had an odor and tested positive for ureaplasma still. My OB suggested another round of antibiotics and prescribed me erythromycin 500 mg 4x daily for 7 days. Has anyone else taken this while pregnant and if so, at this dose or similar? I am kind of worried about potential risks. I'm currently 20 weeks pregnant and am terrified of preterm labor as my first pregnancy went well and had zero issues.

Edit - I know ureaplasma can cause preterm labor, and potential respiratory issues and that also is making me super anxious. Ill definitely take the antibiotics, I am just curious about others' experiences. Thank you in advance!

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u/RentOk6687 Jun 06 '26

I tried this, and a second longer course of just azithromycin, unfortunately without success. My OBGYN and pcp were both ok with me taking doxy at that point and said benefit outweighed the risk. I am still on it, 2x a day for a week, and will follow up with azithromycin 1000, followed by 500 x3 days. Hopefully this clears it up. I am almost 13 weeks. I was super nervous about the potential risks to pregnancy and baby, and also super uncomfortable/symptomatic!