Miscarriages Caused By Fibroids

Dear Reader,

Overtime many women have reached out to me over losing their babies when they had fibroids.

They always ask me how they can fix this.

From questions on:

1.Should I get the fibroids removed?

2.Do I try for another baby? If yes, how do I ensure I don’t miscarry again?

Did I mention that I have lost 2 pregnancies when I had fibroids as well?

This memory is still very surreal as this happened 11 months ago.

I did a blog post on this (losing my 3 gifts) do check it out if you want to hear all about it.

I therefore saw the need to shed light on what causes miscarriages when you have fibroids.

Hoping this brings you closer to finding solutions to your plight.

But first, let’s understand what fibroids and miscarriages are:

Fibroids are benign tumors’ that grow in a woman’s uterus or womb.

Miscarriages are the spontaneous or unplanned expulsion of a foetus from the womb before it is able to survive independently.

The one thing that links miscarriages and fibroids is the fact that fibroids are found in the uterus which is also the place that your foetus grows and develops into a full human being.

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Another important thing to note is that fibroids can start growing when you are pregnant because of a change in your hormones that results to an imbalance.

Fibroids within the uterine cavity (submucosal fibroids) are more likely to cause miscarriages than the ones in the uterine walls (intramural fibroids) and outside the uterine walls (subserosal and pedunculated fibroids)

The size of the fibroids will also detect whether the foetus will survive or not.

These two factors are the reasons why fibroids cause miscarriages and cause the below:

1.Fetal Growth Restriction

Submucosal Fibroids are a type of fibroids found in the uterine cavity that cause the shape of the cervix and uterus to change.

Depending on the size of fibroids a woman has, this can cause one’s uterus to be bulky.

Large fibroids interfere with the growth and movement of the foetus that then results to a miscarriage as there isn’t enough room for it to grow.

2.Fibroids can affect the flow of blood to the uterus.

When there isn’t enough blood flowing to the embryo this can cause its inability to develop leading to a miscarriage.

The bigger the fibroid the more blood vessels it contains, the more it takes blood flow away from the uterus and the developing foetus.

3. Fibroids cause Uterine Contractions when you are pregnant.

This can eventually lead to pre-term delivery that can eventually lead to the loss of the baby.

Pre-term delivery means complications with the baby will erupt as its not fully developed.

4.Fibroids Can Cause Placenta Abruption.

Placenta Abruption is the separation of the placenta from the uterus before birth.

When you have fibroids, they can end up blocking the placenta from the uterine wall.

This then reduces vital oxygen and nutrients to be passed to the baby that results to lose of the child.

5. Fibroids can cause death during delivery.

If not detected before delivery they can make a normal birth impossible.

If they are on the lower part near the cervix, they then obstruct delivery.

Fibroids can affect the position of the baby making them breech or at transverse position.

I hope this read was informative and educative.

If you have experienced a miscarriage before and you have fibroids the above reasons could be why.

Before trying to conceive again, ask your doctor the necessary question which is, will the size, type and location of my fibroids affect the pregnancy and birth of my baby?

Specifically, if you have submucosal fibroids like I did, you may have to have them removed first before trying to conceive.

This doesn’t mean ALL women who have fibroids haven’t had successful pregnancies and births.

Remember, if you have fibroids, the location, size and types of fibroids are the main determinants as to whether you have a successful pregnancy or not.

If you are pregnant and have fibroids regular check-ins with your doctor would be necessary to ensure that the health of you and the baby are ok throughout the pregnancy.

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All the best.

If you have any questions around the topic of fibroids and miscarriages, please jolt them below.

I always love hearing from you.

Xoxo,

Tabby