Patient's question:
I am already 3 months pregnant. Yesterday, when I went to the hospital to register for prenatal care, the ultrasound showed that there was a 1.5 cm uterine fibroid in my uterus. Does pregnancy cause uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, it was discovered during a B that a uterine fibroid had grown after becoming pregnant. It is possible that it had already existed before pregnancy, as in normal circumstances, menstruation would have stopped after becoming pregnant, making it impossible for a uterine fibroid to develop. Now that you are pregnant, there is no need to overthink it—just relax and enjoy the entire pregnancy. During this time, focus on enhancing your nutrition and undergo regular prenatal check-ups. Additionally, during the treatment of uterine fibroids, apart from symptomatic treatment, the patient's dietary condition and mental state are also very important. The patient must always maintain a positive mood and eat a balanced diet to avoid unnecessary impacts on the complete recovery of the uterine fibroid.