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What should pregnant women do if they suffer from uterine fibroids?

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Asked on:Apr 16, 2026 03:01 AM

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  • Sleipnir Sleipnir

    Apr 16, 2026

      pregnant with Uterine fibroids what to do? Pregnant women suffering from uterine fibroids should be treated according to the month of pregnancy, size of the fibroids, clinical Determined by performance and other factors.

      l. Treatment of uterine fibroids in early pregnancy: Intervention of uterine fibroids in early pregnancy can easily lead to miscarriage, so you can wait until the second trimester. If the fibroids are large, it is estimated that there will be more chances of complications in continuing the pregnancy. If the patient requires artificial abortion, the pregnancy can be terminated first and fibroid removal can be performed in the short term, or fibroid removal can be performed simultaneously with artificial abortion.

      2. Treatment of uterine fibroids in the second trimester:

      ①Those with fibroids less than 6 cm in diameter and asymptomatic need regular prenatal check-ups. Most do not require special treatment: Recommended reading: What should you pay attention to after suffering from uterine fibroids?

      ②Fibroids larger than 6 cm in diameter may continue to grow as the uterus grows. Large fibroids are prone to red changes that may stimulate uterine contractions or cause symptoms of peritoneal irritation. During pregnancy, obstetricians only advise patients to rest in bed and use analgesics for maintenance treatment. It is rarely recommended to perform uterine fibroid removal surgery during pregnancy, and fibroid removal surgery is only performed as a last resort. 》》》》 What snacks can pregnant women eat? 5kind of delicious

      3. Treatment of uterine fibroids in late pregnancy: Small fibroids may not be treated. If the diameter of the fibroids is greater than 8 cm but there are no symptoms, you can wait until term for a cesarean section and perform uterine fibroid removal surgery at the same time. Because large uterine fibroids may not only affect uterine contraction, abnormal production and delayed labor, but also Postpartum The possibility of retained placenta, postpartum hemorrhage and postpartum infection is higher than that of normal mothers. Therefore, the preferred mode of delivery is elective cesarean section, which is accompanied by fibroid removal.