Fibroids During Pregnancy
For many women fibroids are a discovery that they make at a doctor’s visit during their pregnancy. The doctor does a scan (sonar or ultrasound) and not only identifies a pregnancy, but finds a fibroid. This can come as a shock since they had never known they had fibroids and can be concerning as they can worry about complications the fibroids can create in their pregnancy.
At that point, the woman would be referred to a gynaecologist who does another assessment. Not all fibroids require treatment, however the gynaecologist will advise more accordingly.
Managing Fibroids during Pregnancy
- It is best to do nothing about treating the fibroids during the pregnancy. Rather let the pregnancy run its natural course.
- Many pregnancies are uncomplicated AND successful even if there are fibroids.
- Unfortunately, IF there are complications from the fibroids DURING pregnancy, very little can be done without affecting the growing baby.
- DO NOT treat fibroids during pregnancy – the risk of losing the baby is too high!
Fibroids Treatment after Pregnancy
- While you can now evaluate the fibroids it’s best to enjoy your time with your newborn and only seek to treat the fibroids at least 6 to 9 months later.
- Should your pregnancy not be successful, wait at least 2 months (8 weeks) before assessing the fibroid situation.
If you’re still trying to conceive, fibroids usually don’t interfere with conception but may cause infertility or pregnancy loss. Submucosal fibroids may prevent implantation and growth of an embryo. In such cases, doctors often recommend removing these fibroids before attempting pregnancy, or if you’ve had multiple miscarriages. Rarely, fibroids can distort or block your fallopian tubes, or interfere with the passage of sperm from your cervix to your fallopian tubes. Uterine fibroid embolisation does not interfere with your chances of falling pregnant.
It is wise to consult with a fertility specialist if your only problem is that you are unable to have a baby.
Need Information on Fibroids Treatment?
At Fibroid Care, we specialise in uterine fibroid embolisation(UFE), a safe minimally invasive alternative to surgery.
We are available to guide you through the process, answer your questions and help you make an informed decision.
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