New comments on 'would this cause m/c?'

New comment from Dr. Q

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:27:45 -0500

agree, shouldn't cause problems

New comment from angelfish

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:47:45 -0500

Hi Nicki I don't think it would cause any problem. I would like to get one of the dr's opinions on this one. Now he can get his sperm check via his g/p or a specialist. You can always (and as your rights) just move on to a RE.

Now I have a list of meds via dr's Rx that can cause issues with sperm. But I think you need to move to a dr that will help you and him out. So sorry for your loss.

Let me give you the infor:

1. Amiodarone Inflammation of the testicles and epididymis (epididymo-orchitis) leading to problems with sperm production The Main Use is for Abnormal heart rhythm

2. Cancer chemotherapies May severely reduce sperm count, quality and motility. Effects may be permanent The Main Use is for Cancer

3. Cimetidine Affects hormone production and reduces sperm count The Main Use is for Peptic ulcer and acid reflux disease, indigestion

4. Colchicine May severely reduce sperm count The Main Use is for Gout

5. Digoxin Affects hormone production The Main Use is for Heart failure; abnormal heart rhythm

6. Erythromycin May reduce sperm count The Main Use is for Chest infections

7. Gentamicin Reduces sperm count The Main Use is for Bacterial infections

8. Hormonal therapies May disrupt other hormone production Various uses for this type of treatment.

9. Ketoconazole Reduces sperm count The Main Use is for Fungal infections

10. Methotrexate Reduces sperm count The Main Use is for some cancers; arthritis

11. Nitrofurantoin Reduces sperm count The Main Use is for Urinary tract infection

12. Phenytoin Reduces sperm quality and motility The Main Use is forEpilepsy

13. Spironolactone Affects hormone production The Main Use is for Fluid retention

14. Sulphasalazine Reduces sperm count and quality The Main Use is for Ulcerative colitis

angelfish

New comment from Jolene

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:43:43 -0500

You can always ask for a sperm anaylsis on hubby. That will tell if his swimmers are of good count and in good shape or not.

Wishing you the best!

Jolene

New comment from Nicki

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:37:23 -0500

Well the doc i am going to now has worked as a re as well. Me and my husband both really like this doc...he is really good and he acts like he cares. He is keeping an eye on me. I have another u/s on the 24th...just to be sure everything is ok. (I had a large cyst before). I dont really have a problem getting preggo its just keeping the baby is what I have a problem with and i dont know what could be the cause of it. I know the second pregnancy was a blighted ovum. The first pregnancy was gone by the time I had an u/s.

Nicki

New comment from Wendy Lou

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:32:48 -0500

Sorry for your losses Niki :( It is so unfair & frustrating that they can deny you the test! Is this your reg OB docs & if so can you change to an RE?

Wendy Lou

New comment from Nicki

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:23:31 -0500

it can be used for arthritis but he takes it for psyrisis (extremeley dry skin) He has not gotten any tests yet. Ive been to two different docs and they wont do any tests on me or my husband until i have 3 m/cs :(

Nicki

New comment from angelfish

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:21:10 -0500

Hi Nicki...embrial is a med for arthis right? Has your dh got his sperm checked and hormone levels checked. Also have you spoken to your dr about miscarriage workup on yourself Nicki.

Hi Jolene I hope all is well with the growing belly yes male sperm can cause miscarriage...they DNA factors also:)))

angelfish

New comment from Jolene

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:14:51 -0500

In my opinion I dont think so, but its possible.

Lots of times its just a defect in the chromosomes which cause us to miscarry early, and others are lining problems and it not holding on well, or other problems, but never heard of it being a problem with something the male is doing, but I totally could be wrong, as I dont know what embrial is.

I had a miscarriage in January and was 5weeks, and I just think it was due to late implantation and stuff, but who knows.

Im so sorry for your losses and wishing you a successful pregnancy soon!

Jolene

would this cause m/c?

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:28:34 -0500

My husband is on embrial. I have had 2 m/c in the past year. Could him taking embrial cause me to have these m/c?

Nicki