Can I still get pregnant after uterine fibroid surgery? Do I need to use contraception for half a year after uterine fibroid surgery?

Uterine fibroids are known as the "first gynecological tumor". Relevant medical data show that uterine fibroids are not conducive to pregnancy and will also affect the growth and development of the fetus. Among them, 25-40% of fibroid patients suffer from infertility, which is closely related to the size and growth location of the fibroids. Generally speaking, small or single subserosal uterine fibroids will not affect pregnancy and pregnancy, but as the fetus grows, the fibroids may be affected by progesterone and compete with the fetus for nutrition, which may cause fetal maldevelopment or even miscarriage.

Generally speaking, there are several situations in which uterine fibroids lead to infertility: larger uterine fibroids can deform the uterus, which is not conducive to the passage of sperm, implantation of fertilized eggs and fetal development; fibroids growing near the uterine horns can compress the opening of the fallopian tubes, causing blockage; uterine fibroids growing in the cervix can compress the cervical canal, blocking the passage or changing the direction of the cervix, away from the semen pool in the posterior fornix, which is not conducive to the entry of sperm into the cervix; uterine fibroids can cause the frequency, range and duration of uterine contractions to be higher than the normal baseline, interfering with the implantation of the fertilized egg or miscarriage after implantation.

Therefore, for women who have been trying to get pregnant for a long time but have not succeeded, if they are patients with fibroids, fibroids should be suspected and it is best to seek medical attention in time. So, how long does it take to get pregnant after the fibroids are eliminated? It is best to use contraception for half a year. Because although minimally invasive surgery preserves the uterus, the body's functions still need to be restored to a certain extent. The pregnancy rate can reach 60% within 3 years after fibroid surgery. Women who want children are better off trying to get pregnant during this period.