Patient's question:
Hello, I have uterine fibroids, and I am 39 years old with no children. I experienced contraceptive failure. Can I take emergency contraception pills? This condition has been diagnosed for five years now, and the current size of the tumor is 3.7 cm, and it is solitary. My menstrual flow is not heavy; it is mostly heavy for the first three days and then decreases significantly for the next three days. I don't have menstrual pain, and my periods usually last 6 to 7 days and completely clear up. Looking at the consultation materials, fibroids are said to continue growing. Is that really that serious?Doctor's answer:
Untreated uterine fibroids for a long time may affect infertility. The occurrence of uterine fibroids can cause congestion and expansion of the veins in the muscular wall or endometrium, ultimately leading to difficulties in implantation of the fertilized egg. Alternatively, it may result in insufficient blood supply to the embryo, causing miscarriage. Long-term untreated uterine fibroids can also affect the movement of the fetus in the uterus, leading to malposition such as transverse or breech presentation, thereby increasing the need for cesarean delivery. During labor, due to the fibroids affecting the normal contractions of the uterus, the labor process may be prolonged. Fibroids that are embedded in the pelvic cavity can obstruct the birth canal, causing dystocia.