07/05/2024
Uterine Fibroids May Negatively Impact Conception and Pregnancy
Fibroids are thought to be the cause of infertility in 2%-10% of infertility cases. Reports have shown uterine fibroids may be responsible for the following fertility, conception and pregnancy problems:
• Interference with implantation of the o**m
• Compressing the fallopian tubes, preventing conception
Anovulatory cycles
• Abnormal uterine blood flow, hindering movement of s***m to ova
• Miscarriage
• Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR)
• Premature rupture of the membranes
Contributing to retained placenta after birth
• A postpartum haemorrhage
• An abnormal labour
Not all women with uterine fibroids will experience these kinds of troubles and many go on to have healthy pregnancies even with uterine fibroids present. Because there are risks to your fertility and possibly pregnancy, it is best to work to reduce fibroid growth, prevent formation of new fibroids and to maintain healthy lifestyle choices to continue working to bring about the best possible uterine health.
