Uterine fibroids during pregnancy - What pregnant women need to know

The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Le Thi Phuong - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.

According to statistics of the Health Newspaper, every year, one in five women in the world suffer from uterine fibroids during pregnancy. However, not everyone knows they have symptoms. Because most women with fibroids during pregnancy do not have any unusual signs or symptoms. For some women, having fibroids during pregnancy does not affect fertility; But in some other cases, fibroids during pregnancy can be dangerous.

Uterine fibroids are tumors that develop from muscle tissue in the uterus. They have different sizes that grow outside, inside the uterine wall or in the uterine cavity.

The main cause of uterine fibroids during pregnancy is still unclear, but most obstetricians and gynecologists believe that the hormone estrogen in the human body is involved in the formation and development of fibroids. tumor growth. Estrogen is a female reproductive hormone produced by the ovaries (female reproductive organs). And during pregnancy, the human body's increased estrogen levels can be the reason for the development of fibroids.

Vaginal bleeding and pain: Bleeding and tingling pain in the vaginal area. Tightness in the lower abdomen. Urinate frequently. Back pain. Pain during sex.

Uterine fibroids during pregnancy have complications that adversely affect the fetus and the delivery process of women. However, not all mothers have such problems. Some possible complications are:
Difficulty giving birth. Premature birth. The likelihood of a cesarean delivery is high. The placenta breaks before birth, leaving the baby potentially deprived of oxygen. In many cases, when women have uterine fibroids during pregnancy, they are benign, so the possibility of complications during childbirth is low, women can still give birth normally. However, regular screening for uterine fibroids during pregnancy is essential to ensure the safety of both mother and baby. Do not hesitate to share with the professional and experienced doctors of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Vinmec International General Hospital. The doctors will enthusiastically advise, provide treatment and care methods so that you can have a healthy baby.
To help customers detect and treat early uterine fibroids and other gynecological diseases, Vinmec International General Hospital has a basic gynecological examination and screening package, helping customers detect diseases early. Inflammatory diseases make treatment easy and inexpensive. Screening detects gynecological cancer (cervical cancer) early even when there are no symptoms.
Basic gynecological examination and screening package for female customers, has no age limit and may have the following symptoms:
Abnormal vaginal bleeding Having menstrual problems: irregular periods, irregular periods Abnormal vaginal discharge (smell, different color) Vaginal pain, itching Female clients have several risk factors such as poor personal hygiene, Unsafe sex, abortion, ... Female customers have other symptoms such as: Abnormal vaginal discharge, itching, pain in the intimate area, abnormal vaginal bleeding.