WOMEN diagnosed with fibroids often become concerned that they may not be able to get pregnant, or that the chances of them becoming pregnant are slim. However, doctors say this should not be a concern as women can in fact become pregnant despite the presence of fibroids.
"Women can indeed become pregnant if they have fibroids," general practitioner Dr Orlando Thomas said. "This does not prevent them from becoming pregnant at all."
He explained, however, that fibroids have been associated with an increased risk of miscarriage. But this is dependent on where on the uterus the fibroid is located.
"If the fibroid is located on the outside of the uterus (subserosal) or near the cervix, these are considered problem areas during pregnancy," Dr Thomas said.
By Donna Hussey-Whyte © 2000-2001 Jamaica Observer
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