Patient's question:
I have a long menstrual cycle and suffer from symptoms like anemia. I went to the hospital for an ultrasound examination and only then found out that I have uterine fibroids. Recently, I have been discussing marriage plans with my boyfriend, and I am very worried that I might not be able to get pregnant due to uterine fibroids. Do uterine fibroids affect pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids can affect pregnancy, and they may lead to infertility. The risk of recurrent miscarriage and preterm birth after pregnancy is also higher. Currently, whether conservative treatment or surgical treatment should be chosen depends on the examination results of the uterine fibroids. If the fibroid is small and subserosal, conservative treatment can be performed, which has a relatively small impact on pregnancy. If the fibroid is large or submucosal, surgery should be performed first.