The Complications Of Fibroids In Pregnancy-how Fibroids Can Affect Pregnancy
Although most women are blissfully unaware, fibroids are thought to affect over 50% of women during their fertile years. They can be as small as a pea, or as large as a melon and most are symptomless. However, for a number of women, the situation is very different and fibroids can give rise to some very unpleasant symptoms indeed, such as heavy bleeding, pain during intercourse, incontinence, bloating and general discomfort.
Fibroids in pregnancy can be a worry as their very location, in and around the uterus, has a direct consequence to the developing fetus. Fortunately, many pregnancies proceed perfectly normally and although in some women the pregnancy hormones cause fibroids to grow, they normally shrink back to their pre-pregnancy size quite quickly after delivery.
The Specific Problems Which Fibroids Can Cause During Pregnancy
* Red Degeneration-This is when the center of the fibroid begins to bleed and occurs during the middle three months of pregnancy as a result of rapid growth. This can be extremely painful but often settles without requiring treatment
* Infertility-It is thought that fibroids account for less than 5% of all infertility. However, you are trying to become pregnant and think you may have fibroids, this would be worth checking out. Occasionally, fibroids can block the entrance to the womb or the opening of the fallopian tubes. There are specific treatments a doctor might want to try or there are natural treatments which can rapidly shrink fibroids
* Recurrent Miscarriage-If fibroids develop just under the lining of the womb, they can interfere with the way a fertilized egg implants itself in the womb
* Later In Pregnancy– the fibroids can stop the normal development and expansion of the womb and lead to a premature birth. If they are found to be blocking the cervix in late pregnancy, a caesarian will be performed
As mentioned previously, although overall fibroids account for only a small percentage of all infertility incidences, one study has shown that where no other reason for infertility is found, eliminating fibroids can increase the chances of a successful conception by between 40% and 80%.
If you are particularly worried about your fibroids and feel that they may be having an impact on your ability to conceive, you may wish to consider taking steps to minimize their effects. Naturally, surgery is not always the first choice for women who are wishing to conceive due to the recovery time needed and the possible complications and damage to the integrity of the uterus. Fortunately, there are a number of natural ways to reduce the size of fibroids which are completely safe to use.
Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION:
Has anyone gotten pregnant after having 4 or more fibroids on the inside lining of their womb?
I am in my late 30’s and have never tried to conceive before, but now am worried, as the NHS will not fund any treatment until I try to conceive for a year.-
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My sister does and she is pregnant- only took her 4 months.
Just keep trying on your own- get the ovulation kit so you know exactly when to try- leave less room for mistake.
She is at high risk, but so far everything is ok. Most likely a c-section is in store for a woman with fibroids, having a baby by vag. birth can cause the fibroids to burst.
Keep trying and good luck!
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hello , went for scan today , was told i have fibroids in the lining of the womb .?
I am trying to conceive for 18 months after a miscarriage.Does anyone out there have any idea what these are and what can be done so i can have my very much wanted baby .
Thanks for taking the time to answer
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HiIn your case hysterectomy- the only surgical procedure which gives permanent relief from fibroids is ruled out. In this procedure entire womb is removed- basically it means an end to your capacity to bear children in future.
First and foremost do not despair. Usually you can have both fibroids as well as pregnancy which is safe and normal. However if your fibroids have been diagnosed in the preconception stage it is better to shrink fibroids naturally before you conceive.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Stay-Assured-You-Can-Have-Both-Uterine-Fibroids-and-a-Pregnancy-Which-is-Trouble-Free&id=2900052
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QUESTION:
please help!! any home remedies to cure my fibroids in my womb.?-
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Hi Mary,Dr. John Lee had great success in treating fibroids with bioidentical progesterone. Fibroids are estrogen driven, meaning estrogen makes them grow. Progesterone is our natural “anti-estrogen”, and it will balance out the effects.
Fibroids are the most common growth of the female genital tract. They are round, firm and benign and commonly grow to the size of a grapefruit. They are often associated with heavy periods and irregular bleeding. After menopause they usually wither away.
Fibroids are one of the most common reasons that women have a hysterectomy. Natural progesterone offers a better alternative because fibroid tumors, like breast fibrocysts, are a product of estrogen dominance. Estrogen dominance stimulates their growth and Dr. Lee in his book comments that estrogen dominance is a much greater problem than is recognized by contemporary medicine.
When estrogen dominance is counterbalanced with natural progesterone they no longer grow in size and will generally decrease in size and at menopause they will atrophy.
Check out his website at http://www.johnleemd.com and read through some of the articles. Very informative.
WHAT TO DO:
* Use natural progesterone cream.
* Eat a plant-based, fiber rich diet (at least 20-30g fiber per day)
* Take a liver-supporting and detoxifying herbal formula that includes the following herbs: Bupleurum, milk thistle (silybum marianum), barberry or goldenseal, burdock root, yellow dock, dandelion root.
* Take a uterus-healing herbal formula that includes some or all of the following herbs: myrrh, red raspberry, cayenne, Bupleurum, yarrow, vitex and lady’s mantle (Alchemilla mollis)
* Use a castor oil pack 2-4 times a week (many books on herbal healing have instructions on how to make and use a castor oil pack.)WHAT TO AVOID:
* Unopposed estrogen
* Dairy products
* Feed-lot meats (eat only range-fed, organic meats free of drugs and pestiside residue)
* Coffee (heavily sprayed with DDT)These measures may not “cure” your fibroids, but they will certainly lessen the pain.
Good luck!
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QUESTION:
if I was abused as child could it caused fibroids tumers in the womb?
I know I started my period at 11 and at a certain time for four years because I was being messed with I had irregally periods. pne of the things that can happen is irregally periods I do know from fibroids tumers could this have been what have been what have been happpening when I was a tennage. no one took me to a doctor. it now been picked up and am now 46 and luckly it is small could this been cause by abuse and negegate that they did? I do not know. Just wondering what are your thoughts-
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Fibroids are almost always benign. They are found in many women your age, and are not caused by any of the things you have mentioned. There is no real known cause of fibroids. They develope as a woman ages, and generally cause only very minor problems. When you go through menopause, they will not be exposed to your normal hormones, and usually shrink.
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QUESTION:
Have you ever heard of progesterone cream as an aid for helping to reduce fibroids when trying to conceive?
I have small uterine fibroids that my doctor said are common, but could make TTC harder. I was reading about progesterone cream helping luteal phase, making womb more “baby friendly” and helping implantation, then I read something about progesterone cream helping make the fibroids smaller or something, anyone know anything about this or have experience?-
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I’ve never heard of it being used during TTC, but I have heard great success stories of the cream being used to help reduce fibriods. I don’t see why the two wouldn’t go together?
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