What should I do if I find out I have uterine fibroids after I get pregnant? Can I ignore uterine fibroids that are smaller than 6 cm?

Since uterine fibroids do not have particularly obvious symptoms in the early stages, they are usually difficult to detect. Some people go for a pregnancy check after becoming pregnant, only to find out that they have uterine fibroids. So what should I do? The health of pregnant women is very important. How should I deal with uterine fibroids at this time? Let's take a look at the experts' introduction.

Generally speaking, for patients with uterine fibroids, doctors usually recommend that female friends treat the uterine fibroids first and then consider pregnancy. However, some people find that they have uterine fibroids after they become pregnant. What should I do? Experts say that during pregnancy, if there are uterine fibroids, it will definitely have a certain impact on pregnancy, including high miscarriage rate, malposition of the fetus, high rate of dystocia, high rate of cesarean section, and large amount of postpartum hemorrhage. After pregnancy, the hormone level in the body rises, and uterine fibroids may continue to increase, and even lead to fetal maldevelopment and miscarriage.

From the perspective of obstetrics and gynecology, the treatment of uterine fibroids should be determined based on the size, location, symptoms, patient age, fertility requirements, recent developments and complications, and whether the diagnosis is clear.

If the diameter of the uterine fibroid is less than 6cm and there are no particularly obvious symptoms, regular prenatal examinations should be done to pay attention to whether the fibroid has red degeneration. Most pregnant women can give birth vaginally without special treatment. However, if the diameter of the uterine fibroid is greater than 6cm, the development of the fibroid should be closely observed during regular prenatal examinations. When the pregnancy exceeds 37 weeks, the delivery method should be determined based on the location of the fibroid growth, the fetus and the pregnant woman.

During pregnancy, the uterus is an organ rich in blood, especially in the late pregnancy. If a myomectomy is performed during delivery, it will increase a lot of unnecessary bleeding and make it more difficult to stop bleeding.

What should a woman do if she discovers uterine fibroids after becoming pregnant?

1. First of all, you should strictly control your sexual life. After you get sick, you should pay attention to controlling your sexual life, effectively reduce the probability of miscarriage and infection, and avoid all physical labor. If necessary, you should pay attention to bed rest.

2. Early pregnancy. After a woman becomes pregnant, uterine fibroids will grow rapidly and may also turn red due to thrombosis, which is mainly manifested as lower abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, etc. Most of the pain will be relieved on its own. If it cannot be relieved, surgery to remove the fibroids should be considered.

3. Late pregnancy. In late pregnancy, uterine fibroids may also be combined with malposition of the fetus, which may lead to uterine atony or delayed labor during delivery. At this time, the doctor needs to take emergency measures according to the condition of the fibroids, such as cesarean section or fibroid removal.

The health of pregnant women is very important. If health problems are found after pregnancy, it is actually very harmful to the baby. Therefore, in order to give birth to a healthy baby, it is very wise to do relevant examinations before pregnancy. In order to prevent the occurrence of malignant lesions of uterine fibroids, most female friends should develop the habit of regular physical examinations, detect uterine fibroids early, eliminate malignant lesions early, and prevent the spread of the disease.

Warm reminder: In daily life, female friends should learn more about the prevention methods of uterine fibroids. When suspected symptoms appear, they should seek medical attention in time, find out the cause, and diagnose and treat the disease under the guidance of professional doctors. At the same time, they should maintain healthy living habits and an optimistic attitude, and strive for a speedy recovery.