Fibroids and fertility

Fibroids and fertility 

   Fibroids are a benign growth of cells originating from the muscle layer of the uterus.They vary in their sizes,number and location,They alo vary on their effect on the patient fertility potential.

  Fibroids are also a common  condition,while most women with fibroids dont have any symptomes,fibroids may have an adverse effect on pregnancy chances and pregnancy complications.

  What are the symptomes of Fibroids?

Fibroids present in different ways :

•  No symptomes ! :        This is actually the most common scenario
• Bleeding Symptomes :  Heavy and prolonged periods may occur.
• Pressure symptomes  Fibroids can grow to significant sizes and affect nearby organs
• Pain symptomes  : different types of pain are related to fibroids.
• Fertility related : Infertility,implantation failure,miscarriage

Pregnancy related:                                                                                                                  preterm birth,placenta separation,postpartum hemorrhage and many other complications may be related to fibroids.                                                                                                                              

I have found that I have firboids,Im planning for pregnancy in the near future,Do I need surgery to remove fibroids?

    The decsion to have surgery is avery complex decsion,First every patient is different ,with different fibroid sizes,different fibroids locations and other factors that should be cosndiered before making that decision.A gynecologic surgeon with special knowledge in fertility implications is qualified to present the patient with the best options for treatment.                                                                                                                                                         

   Why is chosing a sepcialized fibroid surgeon very important when considering surgery?

• A specialized surgeon is more likely to offer minimally invasive options.
• A specialized surgeon is more likely to preserve fertility after surgery.
• A specialized surgeon is more likely to completly remove all fibroids without damaging the fallopian tubes and the Cavity of the uterus.
• A specialized surgeon is less likely to have complications,and is better equipped to to handle such complications.