A woman’s fertility issues could be caused by any number of things, one of which is fibroids.
Fibroids are benign growths that can occur either in the wall of the uterus, in the lining of the uterus or protruding from the outside of the uterus into the abdominal cavity. Sometimes called uterine leiomyomas, or simply myomas, Most uterine fibroids are harmless, do not cause symptoms, and shrink with menopause.
However, fibroids that are in the wall of the uterus or in the uterine lining can cause or contribute to infertility. They are usually a sign of a hormone imbalance, referred to as “estrogen dominance.” Essentially that means one of three things is happening: 1. There is a higher than normal estrogen level; 2. There is higher than normal estrogen activity; or 3. There is a lower level of progesterone to balance out the estrogen.
Surgery can remove existing fibroids but it doesn’t prevent new ones from growing, and unfortunately fibroids often return after surgery if the estrogen dominance issue is not addressed. Surgical removal of fibroids also can result in scarring inside the uterus that could interfere with pregnancy.
It’s important to keep in mind that uterine fibroids are the cause of infertility only 2 to 3 percent of the time. Many women with fibroids have no trouble getting pregnant. If you know you have fibroids and wonder whether they could be contributing to your fertility issues, make an appointment with a specialist to discuss your health history, and your options.
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