Patient's question:
I got divorced and wanted to get a health check-up to have a baby as soon as possible. However, I was surprised to find a uterine fibroid during the test. The doctor said I should wait until it's treated before trying to conceive. I'd like to ask the doctors if uterine fibroids affect my ability to get pregnant?Doctor's answer:
If you are not in a hurry to get pregnant, it is best to treat uterine fibroids first. If there are fibroids during pregnancy, there is a possibility that they may grow (related to the excretion of hormones in the body). Pregnant women with uterine fibroids are prone to red degeneration during pregnancy. At this time, conservative treatment is often adopted, including bed rest, correcting electrolyte imbalance, cold compresses, and appropriately using sedative and analgesic drugs, etc. The removal of uterine fibroids is not an indication for cesarean delivery, so it is not necessary to interfere with the labor process prematurely. Therefore, it is recommended that you treat the uterine fibroids first before considering pregnancy.