subject: Pregnancy After Fibroid Removal [print this page] There are a number of surgical procedures for fibroids and it is only natural that if you are looking at undergoing such a procedure, you consider the likelihood of pregnancy after fibroid removal if you are still hoping to start a family.
The two most common surgical procedures are myectomy and embolization.
Myectomy
This is a popular option and preferred by many women as unlike a hysterectomy, it does not require the removal of the uterus. It is usually performed by making a small incision along the bikini line and then the fibroids are removed. The operation usually lasts between 3-4 hours and is a reasonable option for women who still want to have a family. The side effects include the risk of infection (as with any surgery) and a recurrence in fibroids. Myectomy should always be carried out by a specialist surgeon as there is evidence to suggest that fertility is least affected when a myectomy is undertaken by a surgeon with number of these procedures under his belt. It would appear to be the presence of scar tissue that can interfere with implantation, so the number of fibroids which have been removed and their severity will impact upon the chances of pregnancy after fibroid removal.
Embolization
This is one of the most successful procedures available to treat fibroids. Small particles of plastic are injected directly into the blood vessels, causing the fibroids to shrink, wither and die off. The procedure itself is relatively quick, although fibroid shrinkage can take several months. As the root cause of the fibroids has not been treated, new fibroids could grow. Pregnancy after fibroid removal by embolization is possible, although there is no data available from large studies which can give an accurate indication of how likely this might be. There is anecdotal evidence that some women may not be able to conceive after the procedure but of course, we do not know how many of these women would have been able to conceive with fibroids present.
If you haven't yet made a decision about whether or not to go ahead with surgery, it could be worth considering using natural non-invasive treatment to shrink your fibroids. If you are prepared to make significant dietary and lifestyle changes, you could see tangible results within a couple of months.
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by: Gail Atkinson
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