Saturday, November 16, 2013

What Are Some of the Known Complications the Tumors Can Cause?


 What Are Some of the Known Complications the Tumors Can Cause

Uterine fibroids and pregnancy are often detected at the same time for many women. This is because small-sized uterine tumors rarely cause any symptoms. Only when women undergo ultrasound to get their pregnancy confirmed the uterine tumors are detected. For majority of women, uterine tumors do not cause problems during pregnancy. 
Complications which can arise during pregnancy due to fibroids                                     Look inside
Fibroid tumors in uterus usually do not cause any harm to the developing fetus unless there is excessive bleeding. In very rare cases fibroids can cause complications. Some of the known complications which can arise due to fibroids are: 
a) fibroid tumors can slightly increase your risk of miscarriage and premature birth. 
b) the baby being in a position for delivery which is abnormal 
c) having labor that stalls 
d) the uterine tumors blocking the birth canal during delivery. 
Some of the common symptoms that fibroids can cause during pregnancy include: 
•abdominal pain 
•constipation 
•frequent urination                                                                                                
•heavy vaginal bleeding 
•pelvic pressure. 
Is it possible to get pregnant with fibroid tumors in uterus? 
Statistically more than 50% of all women will experience some type of uterine tumor during their life. Those who are considering becoming pregnant and aware of the existence of one or more fibroids it is important to consult a doctor
By performing an ultrasound your doctor can find out where the fibroids located. Depending upon where the tumors are they can cause problems during pregnancy. In rare cases your doctor may even suggest surgery for removing the fibroid tumor before you try to get pregnant. 
Can Fibroids cause infertility? 
Fibroids if located in the fallopian tube can be a cause of infertility. Statistically fibroids are the cause of infertility in about three to twelve percent of women. 
It is indeed possible to have uterine fibroids and pregnancy which is totally trouble-free. In most cases doctors are in a position to ascertain whether the uterine tumors can cause complications or harm to the unborn baby. Many times, your doctor will just inform you of your fibroids and some of the common symptoms of fibroid tumors during pregnancy so that you'll know what to look out for. By keeping a close track on the growth of fibroid tumors in uterus during your periodical ultrasound, your doctor will be able to ensure that some of the known complications the tumors can causes, so that it does not take you by surprise. 

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