Patient's question:
When I had my first child, I had uterine fibroids. My menstrual periods have always been quite long. Now that I'm pregnant, they have grown by 2 cm in just 2 months. Why are they growing so quickly? Do uterine fibroids go wild during pregnancy? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids may experience growth during pregnancy because after conception, the estrogen level in the body is high, which is to protect the growth of the fetus. Uterine fibroids are also affected by estrogen. Therefore, it is essential to pay attention to prenatal examinations during pregnancy, as they may increase with the development of the fetus. If the fibroids grow too large again, they may interfere with the growth and development of the fetus or even lead to miscarriage. Pay attention to the signs of miscarriage.