Uterine Fibroids
Alternate Names : Fibroids, Fibromyoma, Leiomyoma, Myoma
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Uterine Fibroids Prognosis (Expectations)
Prior to menopause, fibroids are likely to grow slowly. Women with known fibroids, who choose to have children, may be counseled to become pregnant earlier in adulthood.
As a general rule, fibroids don't interfere with fertility. However, rarely a tumor will block the fallopian tubes and prevent sperm from reaching and fertilizing the egg. In some cases, fibroids may prevent the fertilized egg from implanting in the uterine lining. However, proper treatment may restore fertility.
After a pregnancy is established, existing fibroids may grow due to the increased blood flow and estrogen levels. These usually return to their original size after the baby has been delivered.
Most women are able to carry their babies to term, but some of them end up delivering prematurely because there is not enough room in the uterus to sustain full term.
Cesarean section may be needed for delivery since fibroid tumors can occasionally block the birth canal or cause the baby to be positioned abnormally. After menopause, new fibroids rarely develop and those already present usually shrink.
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