Patient's question:
I haven't been feeling well these past few days, so I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up today and found out I'm pregnant. I'm both happy and worried. The worry is that I've had uterine fibroids for the past two years and haven't treated them yet. So, I'd like to consult our experts about what to do if I'm pregnant with uterine fibroids.Doctor's answer:
If the uterine fibroids are not too large, they will not cause any impact, so there is no need to be overly anxious. Regular check-ups can be done after pregnancy. If the fibroids have grown very large by the time of the due date, a cesarean section can be performed to remove the fibroids as well. Just make sure to have regular prenatal check-ups and monitor them carefully. Generally, if the fibroids are large before pregnancy, it is recommended to have surgery to remove them. However, if fibroids reappear after pregnancy, regular check-ups are sufficient. For patients with uterine fibroids, in addition to symptomatic treatment, it is also important to pay attention to self-care, such as maintaining cleanliness, avoiding sexual intercourse, eating less spicy and irritating foods, and being reminded to have regular follow-up examinations!