Patient's question:
I went to the hospital last week for a thorough check-up. The doctor said I have uterine fibroids. I'm very worried that having uterine fibroids will affect future fertility. My husband and I haven't had a baby yet, so I wanted to ask you how uterine fibroids can affect fertility?Doctor's answer:
Having uterine fibroids can affect fertility because uterine fibroids are primarily tumors that occur in the uterus. Although they are benign tumors, if uterine fibroids grow toward the uterine cavity, they may affect the endometrium and impact pregnancy. Additionally, if it is a submucosal uterine fibroid, it can easily affect menstruation and the endometrium, potentially also affecting fertility. Once pregnant, a large amount of blood is supplied to the uterus, which can also cause uterine fibroids to grow rapidly, increasing the risk of miscarriage.