Patient's question:
I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids last year and had surgery at the time. Now I'm almost fully recovered. My first child is a son, and my husband and I really want to have a daughter next time. I'm already in pre-pregnancy planning, but can I still have a second child in my condition?Doctor's answer:
In the case of uterine fibroids, surgical treatment has already been performed. If recovery is normal after the surgery, it is possible to consider having a second child after about two years. Based on the description, the surgery was performed last year. If the current interval since the surgery has not yet been less than two years, it is generally not recommended to get pregnant too soon. This is because having undergone a uterine fibroid surgery means having a scarred uterus, which can increase the risk of uterine rupture during subsequent pregnancy. It is advised to wait at least two years before considering pregnancy.