2 miscarriages and concern about pressure in ovary area

[WoohooWendy]

10 years ago my husband and I got pregnant the very 1st month we tried and went on to have a healthy boy. Very shortly after our son was born my husband went on Propecia. 5 years later we started trying again to no avail whatsoever... until I became pregnant Nov. 08.  It just so happens my husband was off Propecia for about 3 weeks when I conceived. Unfortunately on Jan 4 I miscarried.

I became pregnant again a month and a half ago.  My husband said he was taking Propecia only every couple of days or so (as he has become worried about it). I miscarried again a few days ago.

I am wondering if this could be the reason we were unable to conceive all those years and if the Propecia had affected his sperm quality to the point it could not become a healthy embryo? Have you heard anything like this?

Also, ever since I became pregnant in Nov. of 08, I have had constant twinges or slight pressure in the area where my left ovary is located.  It hasn't become worse but it is there almost every day. And during this latest miscarriage, as it was happening, that area did become fairly painful. I wonder if this could be connected to the miscarraiges.

My doctor didn't seem too concerned. She did try to look at that ovary with a sonogram but was unable to see it because my bowel was in the way. She also told me 2 miscarriages in a row isn't necessarily anything to worry about but that three would be.  I want to try again as I feel my time is running out (I am 37) but I don't want to miscarry yet again.

Any ideas???  Thank you!

[LivingInHope]

I had pain that got worse and worse in one ovary- it turned into a torqued (spelling?) twisted hemorrhagic cyst that necessitated emergency surgery.  It was discovered during that surgery that I had severe endometriosis.  Later, in the other ovary, I had pressure that increased and got more painful as time went on- it turned out an endometrioma was growing inside.  This type of cyst does not go away on its own.  I chose to have a complete hysterectomy.   I don't know what your trouble with your ovary might be, but if you can at all possible try to get an MRI or some way to get a picture of the ovary, I recommend pursuing it.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Thanks for writing to the forum!
I would suggest you get a sonogram of the pelvis repeated to rule out any cysts. Also get your husband’s sperm count done. Propecia is known to cause impotence, abnormal ejaculation, loss of sex drive and pain in testicles. However its effect on sperm is not reported. “Women who are or may potentially be pregnant must not use PROPECIA and should not handle crushed or broken PROPECIA tablets because the active ingredient may cause abnormalities of a male baby's sex organs. If a woman who is pregnant comes into contact with the active ingredient in PROPECIA, a doctor should be consulted. PROPECIA tablets are coated and will prevent contact with the active ingredient during normal handling, provided that the tablets are not broken or crushed.” Refer: http://www.propecia.com/finasteride/propecia/consumer/possible-side-effects/
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!