Re: Judy (fibroids and pregnancy)

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Hi Judy,

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I too lost my first

baby at about 2 months, although it is not positive that

my fibroids were the culprit. I have 3 intramural fibroids,

ranging from 4-6 cm in size, and they were discovered

at the time of my miscarriage.

I later went on to have an uneventful and successful

pregnancy. The fibroids grew a great deal, but didn't

impede the baby's development. So it is possible to

have a pregnancy with fibroids, though there is still

a risk of miscarriage as well as pre-term labor. Bedrest

may be required for pain and/or early contractions.

Fortunately, I had no preterm labor and had an unmed

vaginal delivery. There was postpartum bleeding of some

significance, but it was brought under control very

quickly.

If your doctor is certain that fibroids may be causing your

problems with pregnancy, a myomectomy is usually the

surgical procedure used to correct the problem. A

c-section will likely be required for delivery due to the

increased risk of uterine rupture. Myomectomy has some

risks, but is usually what's recommended if fibroids cause

problems with conception and/or carrying to term.

Could you find out if any doctors in Nairobi do this

procedure? Barring that, are there any other hospitals

in neighboring countries or even a bit further abroad

where you might go? I wish I could do more to help

and give information to you....

Please let us know how everything goes!

Dee (in USA)