Is pregnancy with uterine fibroids life-threatening?

Uterine fibroids may increase the risk of pregnancy during pregnancy, but not all cases are life-threatening, depending on the size and location of the fibroids and whether they cause complications. If necessary, ultrasound examinations should be performed before or during pregnancy to clarify the fibroid situation, and a personalized pregnancy management plan should be developed based on the doctor's advice.

Uterine fibroids mainly affect the progress of pregnancy and the mode of delivery. Larger fibroids may squeeze the uterine cavity, causing difficulty in embryo implantation or increased risk of miscarriage, while fibroids located in the lower uterine segment or near the cervix may hinder the normal patency of the birth canal, causing dystocia or the need for cesarean section. In addition, as hormone levels rise during pregnancy, fibroids may grow rapidly, which may cause severe pain, uterine deformation, or placental abnormalities. If the fibroids are too large, they may also lead to fetal growth restriction, or cause heavy bleeding during delivery and postpartum infection.

Uterine fibroids mainly affect the progress of pregnancy and the mode of delivery. Larger fibroids may squeeze the uterine cavity, causing difficulty in embryo implantation or increased risk of miscarriage, while fibroids located in the lower uterine segment or near the cervix may hinder the normal patency of the birth canal, causing dystocia or the need for cesarean section. In addition, as hormone levels rise during pregnancy, fibroids may grow rapidly, which may cause severe pain, uterine deformation, or placental abnormalities. If the fibroids are too large, they may also lead to fetal growth restriction, or cause heavy bleeding during delivery and postpartum infection.

During pregnancy, if you are known to have uterine fibroids, you should strictly follow the doctor's instructions for regular prenatal checkups to monitor the development of the fibroids and the condition of the fetus. For smaller or asymptomatic fibroids, observation and follow-up are usually adopted; if the fibroids cause bleeding, infection or serious complications, surgical intervention or early delivery may be required. In terms of pre-pregnancy planning, it is recommended to evaluate the fibroids through ultrasound examination. If necessary, surgical treatment to remove the fibroids can also be performed before pregnancy. For most women, this can significantly reduce the incidence of complications during pregnancy. In terms of diet, pay attention to reducing high-fat and high-estrogen foods, and consume more fresh fruits and vegetables and high-quality protein to promote uterine health.