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Do Fibroids Prevent Pregnancy?


Myomas are masses that can migrate through the uterine wall by settling in the area where the baby is developing in the uterus and in the areas where the stages of the menstrual cycle develop. These small tumors, known to be benign, can start to develop in the area where the baby is located during pregnancy and can cause dangerous results for the baby. Myomas, which do not usually pose an obstacle to pregnancy, can show negative results when they cause a risk of miscarriage. In addition to miscarriage, they can cause conditions such as bleeding and premature birth. When kept under control, they are not an obstacle to pregnancy.


Harms of Myoma During Pregnancy

Myomas become more dangerous when they multiply as a group of cells that can settle inside and outside the uterus and multiply. These structures, which can block the inner wall of the uterus during pregnancy, complete their developmental stages in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Myomas, which have a very negative effect on the development of the baby, cause the baby to be born early when they increase in number. In this case, the baby may have to be removed from the womb and may not be able to fully develop due to premature birth.


Myomas, which are not always negative structures for pregnancy, may cause miscarriage in some pregnancy periods, while in others they may not cause any problems until birth. This is completely related to the mother's health and genetic structure. During pregnancy , especially in the first 3 months, the condition of the myomas is checked and their structure is examined. Possible dangers may arise as their numbers increase. With the increase in hormones secreted during pregnancy, possible myomas grow and harms such as miscarriage, bleeding and premature birth occur.


Why Does Myoma Occur?

  • Genetic factors

  • Excess estrogen secretion

  • Secretion of progesterone hormone in phase

  • Unbalanced secretion of estrogen and progesterone


These factors, which are effective in the formation of myomas, sometimes trigger the development of malignant and sometimes benign myomas. Malignant myomas are cancerous cells. Since the treatment method will be chemotherapy, if myomas occur during pregnancy, the mother-to-be is at risk. Myomas are mostly benign. Benign myomas can only be controlled by monitoring. If there are individuals in the family who have had myomas in the past, a check-up should be done before pregnancy to determine if there are any myomas.


What to Do for Myoma That Occurs Before Pregnancy?

Before pregnancy, expectant mothers should undergo screening to determine if they have fibroids. Since these screenings can harm the mother due to radiation levels during pregnancy, they will yield more positive results if performed before pregnancy. In the event of a fibroid that will prevent pregnancy, the fibroids are first removed from the uterus or its wall through surgical operation. In this way, fibroids do not pose a problem whether they are benign or malignant.


The operation performed before pregnancy generally does not harm the uterus of the expectant mother and preserves the possibility of becoming a mother. However, in a possible case, if a dense myoma that is completely effective in the uterine wall is detected, this situation can cause infertility and may pose an obstacle to the individual's fertility. In patients with myoma, it is appropriate to perform the necessary operations without worrying. Infertility occurs with a very low probability. It is common that myomas are benign and only develop in the first months of pregnancy.


What to Do for Myoma that Occurs During Pregnancy?

If myomas have formed on the uterine wall during pregnancy, surgical intervention is not a suitable procedure, and regular screenings will be performed to control the myomas, considering the possibility of harming the baby. A healthy pregnancy can be had by controlling myomas, which can cause fetal loss during pregnancy. The risk of premature birth or miscarriage is no longer an unexpected development thanks to these checks.

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