Is subserosal uterine fibroid a benign tumor? Does subserosal uterine fibroid have any effect on conception?

Among gynecological diseases, uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors in women and one of the most common tumors in the human body. But even if they are benign, they are still a tumor and should be discovered and treated as soon as possible. So, what is the relationship between subserosal uterine fibroids and pregnancy?

Experts say that when fibroids grow to the surface of the uterus and protrude from the surface of the uterus, they are called subserosal uterine fibroids, which are usually connected to the surface of the uterus through a pedicle. Generally speaking, subserosal fibroids have little effect on pregnancy and are easy to remove surgically, but when they grow to a certain size, they will affect the smooth progress of delivery.

In addition, there are some conditions in pregnant women that are related to the growth of uterine fibroids during pregnancy: such as placental abruption, fetal growth retardation, poor uterine contraction after delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, lower uterine fibroids blocking the birth canal, affecting vaginal delivery or slight deformation (generally correctable).

What should you do if you are pregnant with subserosal uterine fibroids? The best treatment during pregnancy is "no treatment". However, no treatment does not mean leaving it alone. Instead, you must have regular checkups, pay attention to changes in the size of the fibroids, observe whether the pregnant woman has any symptoms, and pay attention to whether it affects the pregnancy process. In most cases, obstetricians and gynecologists will not recommend treating uterine fibroids during delivery. This is because during pregnancy, the uterus is an organ with rich blood volume, especially in the later stages of pregnancy. If a fibroid removal surgery is performed during delivery, it will increase a lot of unnecessary bleeding and increase the difficulty in stopping bleeding.

However, with subserosal fibroids, there is only a thin pedicle connecting the fibroid to the uterus. In this case, removing the fibroid does not involve damage to the uterus, and OB/GYNs usually remove it "out of the box."