Can You Have A Successful Pregnancy With Fibroids?
If you have fibroids and are thinking about starting a family, you will no doubt be wondering about the potential impact and whether it is possible to have a successful pregnancy with fibroids.
Firstly, as far as conception is concerned, this can be affected by the presence of fibroids. Sometimes, fibroids can block either the cervix or the entrance to the fallopian tubes, both of which can block the passage of sperm and inhibit fertilization.
For the vast majority of women though, fibroids are nothing more than innocent bystanders and the effect they might have depends on:-
* The location of the fibroids
* The size of the fibroids
* How many fibroids you have
With regard to miscarriages, many occur very early on in pregnancy, often before you even know you might be pregnant. In a minority of cases, fibroids can sometimes affect the area where the fertilized egg is implanting in the womb. This is sometimes found to be a cause of previously “unexplained fertility” in a small number of women.
After conception, although the odds of a successful pregnancy with fibroids is high, there are occasions when problems can occur. In the main, fibroids do not grow during pregnancy, although large fibroids might be responsible for some discomfort as the baby grows and conditions in the uterus become more cramped. The location of fibroids can sometimes affect delivery. If a fibroid is located on or near the cervix, then this might mean a cesarean is necessary, but this decision is usually made near to delivery. Occasionally, large fibroids might encourage labor to start early, but fortunately this is not usually early enough to affect the baby.
If you are concerned about whether you can have a successful pregnancy with fibroids, the best thing you can do is to take preventative action to minimize the impact. There are some excellent natural ways of shrinking fibroids which will enhance your overall health and help prepare your body for pregnancy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION:
Specimens listed on Hysterectomy path. report?
This might sound ridiculous, but do the specimens that are listed on the pathology/medical reports mean that they were the organs removed during my hysterectomy? For example, in my operative report it lists “Specimens: uterus with multiple fibroids, cervix with both tubes and ovaries’ Those were removed, right? Yes, I should know about my surgery, but this part if very very important to me. Help!!!-
ANSWER:
Yes they removed uterus which had multiple fibroid: growths, the cervix, both tunes and ovaries.
Think they got everything.
Best of Luck
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QUESTION:
Why does my cervix look like this? I don’t have any children!?
My doctor said my cervix looks like that of a lady who has given birth and wants to run some more tests.
I had a pap smear done and it was normal.
She said my cervix is long and that there is a little bump on the end as if I had a baby.I have never had children in my life.
I didn’t become sexually active until February of this year.I’m 27 years old.
I did not get pregnant and I’m not pregnant now.I am really scared.
She wants me to come back in 3 weeks and she wants to refer me to get a colpscopy done.What things could cause the cervix of a childless woman to look as if she had a child?
Is this a sign of cancer?
I have never had HPV(human papilloma virus) so there is just no way that I should have cervical cancer. HPV causes cervical cancer.I have never had no HPV. I use protection when I have sex and no the condoms haven ‘t busted or anything.
Why does my cervix look like I had a child? I don’t have children and I have never been pregnant.
Is it cancer? Is it fibroids? Is it incompetent cervix?
Why would a childless woman have a cervix like that of a woman who has had a child?
What is this?
What could have caused this?
I’m freaking out here because this doctor doesn’t have answers.
I am getting really frustrated because I want to know whats going on.
And if I do have cancer I want something done about it before it advances.
Yet the doctor can’t explain why my cervix looks like I had a baby when I don’t even have children.What is this condition called?
What is going on?
Am I abnormal?
Will this effect me having kids?
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ANSWER:
dont freak out. your doctor wants to run the tests to find out the problem..some women have abnormal shaped uterus and cervix’s its not too big of a deal. you’ll find out soon. try googling or reading books about the reproductive system and specifically the cervix to find out more info while your waiting to hear the results of the tests. (:
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QUESTION:
Ultrasound results revealed I have 2 small fibroids and a cyst on my ovary. Also one ovary larger than?
After a routine exam with my doctor I revealed to her that I was having some abdominal pain during and after sex also a problem of not being able to urinate after sex?Other problems to frequent of urination while on vacation in Miami.
She indicated that my uterus was tilted making it difficult to locate my cervix she expressed this was unusual. Referred me for sonograms transvaginal pelvic, abodominal, and pelvic.
I had also indicated to her that my frequency of bowel movements was like 2 or 3 times a week (non-period).
I am some what scared of the results as I have been in perfect health previously is there a need to become conecerned.
Will I be able to have more children? Is this why my blood counts were low white and red?
Please advise sensably Please.
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ANSWER:
Fibroids are very common. Tilted uterus is also common. You need to seek the guidance and direction of your gynecologist for your specific care. Set up an appoitment. Keep the appointment. Write down any questions you may have and ask them at your appointment. Keep follow up appointments and follow the recommendations of your health care provider. Best of health.
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QUESTION:
what do you know about fibroids?
my fibroids were found during the checking of my baby. i was bleeding heavily with no pain. i lost the baby in January. but since then i have had irregular periods. by irregular i mean that my period isn’t on time like it used to be. i used to get it every month on the same date for example the 19th of every month. well the past few months its been 2day late..2days early and recently it was 5 days late. also i used to get really bad cramps when i was younger but they stopped now they’re back and 10 times worse. i got my period this morning and it pretty much paralyzed me. i couldn’t walk i couldn’t even roll over in bed with out hurting. i was even in tears. could my fibroids be causing all of this? i have one in my cervix and one in my uterus.p.s. i know i should go to a doctor ..im just waiting on my insurance to pass. im just really worried and scared and would like some input.
i havent had children i lost my child 9 months ago so i cannit do anything drastic cause i still want children.-
ANSWER:
Yes fibroid’s can be causing all the symptoms that you describe I hope your insurance doesn’t take too long keep yourself healthy eat well get plenty of rest and see your doctors as soon as possible you don’t deserve to be in pain
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QUESTION:
Do they put you to sleep for a Laparoscopy? Do I need someone to drive me home after? Is it true about gas?
Is it true you have really bad gas afterwards? Do you fart during surgery? lol. Do you stay in the hospital overnight or go home? Does it take long? How many days are you in pain afterwards? I have:
cysts on my ovaries
fibroids on my uterus
pre cancerous cells on my cervix
and one of these three (uterine cancer, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome).-
ANSWER:
Yes, you are asleep for the laproscopy. They normally use an intravenous anesthetic because you don’t need to be asleep for that long. All laproscopic procedures require them to use gas to inflate your abdomen so the surgeon can see what is going on, and have room to work. You may well pass gas during the procedure, it’s kind of understood that you are asleep and medical people don’t pay much mind to natural body functions. You will wake up feeling bloated, like your own personal balloon. Yes, it passes the way gas normally passes. The more you move around, the faster it goes away, but there is usually a day or so of surprise outbursts. How long you are kept after you wake up depends on where you have the surgery done and the doctor. It can be done as a day surgery, if done early in the morning you might be able to go home in the early evening. You could also need to stay in longer if the surgery is needed to be more invasive. If they do a hysterectomy, you will be in about a week most often. You should not be in a lot of pain, if all that is done is a laproscopy repair. You will wake up with about 3-4 poke holes, each closed with either staples or sutures, only a couple per poke hole. You may not feel like running marathons, but should not be in a lot of pain. Mostly misery from the gas bloating. You will be offered pain medications to help with that, as needed. Once you return to your room from recovery, the nurses will be encouraging you to get up and walk a little, and to go to the bathroom under your own steam. I suggest you force yourself up out of the bed no matter what. The sooner you are on your feet, the sooner you feel better and the sooner the gas passes. If you lay there like a lump in the bed, only moving when you absolutely must, you can be miserable for days. If you get up quickly enough, you will still have some of the anesthetic and pain killers left over from the surgery, so won’t feel nearly so much to begin with. Don’t get worked up and worried ahead of time either, dreading what hasn’t happened yet. If you go in keyed up, you have a hard time when you wake up and may wake up crying and combative. You won’t be in agony, no matter what. And hopefully when you wake up, you will hear good news, that it’s all been taken care of and your worries are gone. Good luck, and don’t worry so much. It will all work out.
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