In general, a woman can get pregnant even if she has a fibroid, and this usually poses no risk to the mother or the baby; however, when a woman becomes pregnant with a fibroid, this can cause bleeding, due to the hormonal changes of pregnancy. , which can cause an enlarged fibroid.
Pregnancy symptoms only occur when there are large and numerous fibroids or inside the uterus, which can even become a risky pregnancy. The main treatment is rest and use and analgesic medications, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
- Fibroids during pregnancy are generally not serious.
- But complications can occur in women with large fibroids.
- Especially if they are inside the uterus.
- Such as the intramural fibroid.
- Risks may include:.
The rare cases in which these situations occur are more delicate and should be well controlled by the obstetrician, with more frequent visits and more tests, such as ultrasounds.
Fibroids are not always necessary during pregnancy, but in all cases rest and use of painkillers, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, are indicated in women with symptoms of mild pain and bleeding.
Surgery to remove the fibroid may be indicated during pregnancy and may be done in the abdomen or vagina; it is usually indicated in cases of fibroids that cause persistent pain and bleeding or are large enough to pose a risk to the baby or woman. In these cases, the decision between surgery should be made when the risk of surgery is less than the risk of fibroid remaining inside the uterus.
To better understand the signs and symptoms of the fibroid and how to treat them.
As in most cases there is no risk to the mother or the baby, delivery can be normal, especially in women with small fibroids and few symptoms, and the obstetrician may order cesarean section in pregnant women with fibroids who:
The choice of type of delivery can be discussed in person with the obstetrician, taking into account the size and location of the fibroid, as well as the woman’s desire to have a normal or cesarean delivery.
One advantage of performing a C-section is the ability to remove the fibroid during delivery, especially if it is outside the uterus.