Going to the hospital for examination and discovering cervical and uterine fibroids is unfortunate news for women, especially those who are preparing to have a baby. Once this disease occurs, the plan to have a baby will be postponed and the disease needs to be treated first. Many patients with this disease are asking: Can cervical fibroids affect pregnancy?
Cervical fibroids can affect pregnancy, and clinical studies have shown that approximately 25% to 40% of patients may experience infertility. Uterine fibroids affect fertility and are related to their location, size, and quantity. The main reason why uterine fibroids can cause non pregnancy is that they block the cervix and fallopian tubes, affecting the passage of sperm, or occupy the implantation site of the fertilized egg, preventing successful implantation. Even if pregnant, it often leads to miscarriage due to the impact on embryo development.
There are many factors that can affect pregnancy due to uterine fibroids, such as fibroids near the uterine horn compressing the fallopian tube opening, causing blockage and resulting in infertility symptoms. If the uterine fibroid is relatively large, it will deform the uterine cavity, which is not conducive to the passage of sperm and makes it difficult for the fertilized egg to implant, thus preventing pregnancy. If fibroids grow in the cervix, they will compress the cervical canal, block the passage, and prevent sperm from entering the cervix.
If uterine fibroids appear in the uterine cavity, it is like a spherical intrauterine device being placed inside the cavity, which hinders fertility. The surface of the endometrium is ischemic, necrotic, and atrophied, which is not conducive to the implantation of fertilized eggs.
