Fibroids anyone?

[animalcracker]

Hello ladies!

I am wondering if anyone here is in the same boat I am in, with fibroids? I first found out about my fibroids last year with my first pregnancy (I miscarried at 9 weeks due to a chromosomal abnormality).

My fibroids are rather large according to my Dr. and high up, so I will be having a scan with this pregnancy at 6 weeks to see where baby has implanted.

Apparently this will determine how uncomfortable this pregnancy will be as fibroids can be quite painful during pregnancy. For extra fun, I was also told that sometimes, fibroids shrink and bleed which will have me panicking throughout the pregnancy as I will think I am miscarrying. Oh joy!

Anyone else here in the same boat?

 

[Springtime]

I have a fibroid. Small I think. I don't know how it will affect me going forward in this pregnancy. The doc has told me it shouldn't be a problem, so I'll have to wait and see.

 

[vintage67]

I had had fiboids for years. I had them with my son, and of course they are still there. Doctors have only casually mentioned them. I know I have at least one that is quite large.

 

[Lyvid]

I too have a fibroid. I had a myomectomy in November 2009 to have one that was on a stalk inside my uterus removed. I still have one inside the uterine wall but my ob/gyn who did the removal said it was safer to leave it and that it shouldn't be a problem for TTC. I'm hoping I can get an early scan too as she did mention that if I implanted where the scarring was that might be a problem. *sigh*

I've read in other threads on here that fibroids can get quite painful during pg but one of the keys is to stay well hydrated. Fibroids grow when they receive estrogen and if you don't drink enough water they have trouble growing (something to do with not getting enough blood) and then they are painful.

 

[threebirds]

I have fibroids, a scan a yr and a half ago showed 3 small ones. No idea if they have got larger since then. Now im 6+4 with first ever preg & anxious about the fibroids. Was really hoping to be offered early scan but was given apt for one at 12 wks. Dont know what to do really. Mw was kinda what will happen will happen.
Good luck ladies xxx

 

[animalcracker]

Hello ladies!!

Honestly, the first time I even found out about the fibroids was when I got pregnant last year - and of course I miscarried but it wasn't anything to do with the fibroids.

I am also nervous about them, and I really hope little bean has implanted in a place where they won't cause a problem.

I've also heard they can get quite painful. I will tell you that although I am only shy of 5 weeks, I look like I'm beyond that - my stomach is quite extended and it's because of my big fibroid. Best of luck to you ladies, please keep me posted! I'll let you know what happens at my first scan on July 1st and where little bean has implanted! Apparently, this will determine how painful this pregnancy will be.

 

[Alibobs]

I have 2 fibroids which apparently are quite small. They measured them at my 12 week and 20 week scan and because they hadn't grown much they have asked me just to go back for a final scan at 36 weeks. One of them is near my cervix so they want to check that it won't cause a problem/bleeding in delivery. The main thing it they are aware of them and can keep an eye on them now. Hope everything goes well for you all x

 

[pinkchucks]

Has anyone taken baby aspirin for fibroids?

 

[LiSa2010]

ladies!
it seems that all of you have gotten pregnant with fibroids. had an u/s last Thursday and doc saw a fibroid or fibroids not really sure but he wants me to go for another u/s at a different facility so they can do a more in depth check of it. my u/s is tomorrow. doc also saw a cyst on my right ovary but he said that having a fibroid or cyst shouldn't hinder me from getting pregnant.... I pray this is true and from what Ive read on this thread, it's true.

congrats on your s how are your PG coming along? any fibroid pains or discomfort?

 

[Alibobs]

Hi, hope your u/s went ok. I'm almost 38weeks now and have had no problems at all with my fibroids. They have grown slightly but the hospital have kept a check on them. I will be consultant led fir the deliver rather than midwife as they can cause bleeding. Good luck x

 

[animalcracker]

ladies!
it seems that all of you have gotten pregnant with fibroids. had an u/s last Thursday and doc saw a fibroid or fibroids not really sure but he wants me to go for another u/s at a different facility so they can do a more in depth check of it. my u/s is tomorrow. doc also saw a cyst on my right ovary but he said that having a fibroid or cyst shouldn't hinder me from getting pregnant.... I pray this is true and from what Ive read on this thread, it's true.

congrats on your s how are your PG coming along? any fibroid pains or discomfort?

Hi there!
So far no issues with my fibroids...but get this. When I went for my first scan, one of my fibroids was apparently only 2mm away from where the baby had implanted. That gave me a heart attack! But so far, so good..they are keeping an eye on me.

I asked the Dr. what the worst case scenario is for me with my fibroids and I was told that worst case scenario is either a somewhat painful pregnancy and a c-section. I'll take it LOL. But so far, I feel good (just lots of nausea).

To make you feel better, only the submucosal fibroids CAN cause an issue with pregnancy, but even so that's not common. The other scenario is that a fibroid is located somewhere that blocks you from getting pregnant. Most women with fibroids have no issues getting pregnant and maintaining a pregnancy. I hope this makes you feel better How did your scan go?

 

[animalcracker]

Hi, hope your u/s went ok. I'm almost 38weeks now and have had no problems at all with my fibroids. They have grown slightly but the hospital have kept a check on them. I will be consultant led fir the deliver rather than midwife as they can cause bleeding. Good luck x

This is great news! Thank you so much for sharing
So far, all is good with the little bean. I've had 2 scans so far and both times, we heard the heartbeat. I have another scan on Monday. I have my fingers crossed! There is a fibroid very close to where the baby implanted 2mm) so they are keeping an eye on me.

Best of luck to you for the rest of your pregnancy!! Please keep us updated!!

 

[Toomuchpain]

Ladies, this thread is a life saver. My wife is 12 weeks pregnant today, however last Thursday was a nightmare come true. My wife called me at 12 noon saying that she felt a sharp continuous pain in her stomach and was experiencing some brownish discharge. I immediately directed her to the local private hospital and I rushed there to meet her. So here is what happended

DAY1: (day 1 being Thursday), She experienced sharp pains in the stomach (10/10 on the pain scale), we were seen by the doctor within the hour, using a doppler he heard a healthy heart beat however whilst pressing around the stomach area he felt a Fibroid which he estimated at a size of 5-6cm. He prescribed rest and paracetamol (2 tablets 4 times a day). She had a very unconfortable night sleep with continuous pain and lack of ability to walk due to the pain, the paracetamol was bringining the pain down to 6/10.

DAY2: Being worried that we had not seen a scan of the baby, we booked an appointment for a internal scan, this showed the Fibroid at 6 cm the GC suggested she take 1 paracetamol and 1 Co-Codamol 4 times a day. This is now bringing the pain down to 2/10.

What seems to be working at present is bed rest and taking the prescribed pain killers. The pain is being managed at a 3/10. Friends have told us to avoid fatty foods, drink lots of water and also eat vegetables and fruits...

There are still times during the day where she suffers from acute pain..

Are there any other treatments that anyone can recommend? We are not sure how long this type of pain will prevail for? Can anyone please shed some light on this?

 

[animalcracker]

There are still times during the day where she suffers from acute pain..

Are there any other treatments that anyone can recommend? We are not sure how long this type of pain will prevail for? Can anyone please shed some light on this?

I am so sorry your wife is going through this. About 3 weeks ago, I experienced fibroid degeneration and I wouldn't wish that pain on anyone. I was hospitalized twice and on narcotics to kill the pain. It was just awful.

I've experienced a few episodes - like your wife - at a lower pain scale, but one thing that really helped was a heating pad. When I feel the pain coming on, I take some over the counter pain medication and microwave my heating pad and strap that bad boy on! It really does help.

I hope your wife feels better soon.

 

[klsltsp]

Hey ladies

I had a fibroid with my first pregnancy 5 yrs ago, it grew to about 4 cms. It was low and near my cervix and because of that I wasn't able to fully dialate and I needed a c-section. My doc explained that fibroids aren't flexible. This time it appears that the same fibroid is there, it was 3 cms at 6 week scan, 4 cms at 8 week scan and now 5 cms at my 12 wk scan. So I'm going to need a c-section again this time.

I am lucky and have had no real pain from the fibroid, pregnant or not, I never knew that I had one until I was pregnant last time and they found it. I do sometimes get a sort of aching from the side where the fibroid is, but that's about it!

Good luck

Kim

 

[Toomuchpain]

Hi Ladies,

My pain has reduced today.....

I have been to see the specialist GC today to reflect upon my experience over the last week with the painful fibroid and discharge. Had a good chat and some reassurance. Unfortunate thing is that my pregnancy is going to be a painful experience and the critical period is week 12 (now) to week 20, so I have accepted that I have to wait longer to put my heart at some sort of rest that it will be ok.

She explained to me that the Fibroid is 6cm and the pain is a combination of red degeneration (when the fibroid out grows its blood supply thus destroys itself from within over time, releasing toxins that cause pain) and combination of the uterus contracting to try and flush out the fibroid (which it can't do but does not know any different).

So she has proposed to put me on progesterone (Cyclogest 400mg 1x a day at night vaginal intake) to relax the uterus so that it does not contract and also painkillers to reduce the pain.

She said she can put me on stronger pain killers however will need to admit me into hospital, however not necessary yet.

I have my 12 week dating scan tomorrow.

Lets see how it goes.

 

[Toomuchpain]

Update on the fibroid.

It has now been about 3 weeks since my episode with the fibroid. In the three weeks I have worked on how to manage the pain at first site, I basically put my feet up and rest and also take a single paracetamol.

Have not had any more episodes, touch wood! But do get a stitch like pain may be once or twice a day followed by some clear mucus discharge. Doctor has said this is perfectly normal.

I am using the progesterone tablet once a day and this appears to be helping.

Week 15 here we go.....

 

[hockey24]

I'm glad I found this thread. I'm still in the TTC phase but as I prepare for our first IVF next month, my doctor has suddenly expressed concern about a fibroid that we already knew about. It's small - but there is a risk it could cause implantation issues.

He wants me to choose between going forward with IVF as is or having the surgery and enduring another 4 months of waiting for IVF. The fact I'm 39 does not help me out.

This thread is helping me see that you can have fibroids, still conceive and still have a somewhat normal pregnancy. Thanks ladies!

 

[animalcracker]

I'm glad I found this thread. I'm still in the TTC phase but as I prepare for our first IVF next month, my doctor has suddenly expressed concern about a fibroid that we already knew about. It's small - but there is a risk it could cause implantation issues.

He wants me to choose between going forward with IVF as is or having the surgery and enduring another 4 months of waiting for IVF. The fact I'm 39 does not help me out.

This thread is helping me see that you can have fibroids, still conceive and still have a somewhat normal pregnancy. Thanks ladies!

I want to wish you all the very best with IVF and your journey to conceive!

I was also very worried about my fibroids before I got pregnant. I am 35 weeks along now and both of my fibroids are now quite large but they have moved out of the way to accommodate baby which is usually the case.

It really does depend on where your fibroid is located that determines whether you might run into implantation issues. I will tell you that my baby implanted 2 mm (yes, millimeters!) away from my biggest fibroid! You can't get any closer than that and it freaked me out but it all worked out.

Please don't hesitate to ask any questions about fibroids and let us know how you get on!! xo

 

[hockey24]

Thanks Animalcracker! I'm trying to find out more information on the size and location so I can make a better decision.

Good luck with delivery! Sounds like you are getting ready to pop soon!!