Although uterine fibroids are benign tumors, they generally do not cause much harm to women's bodies. But if uterine fibroids are not well controlled and grow slowly, female friends need to be cautious and may need to control and treat them. So, does pregnancy make uterine fibroids bigger?
After pregnancy, uterine fibroids will become larger because they are estrogen dependent tumors. After pregnancy, the levels of estrogen in the body increase by thousands of times, leading to the enlargement of uterine fibroids. So if a woman discovers uterine fibroids during the preparation for pregnancy, it is necessary to determine whether treatment is necessary before choosing pregnancy based on the actual clinical situation. If you are found to have small uterine fibroids within 5 centimeters after pregnancy, you can choose to have regular ultrasound examinations to determine the growth rate of the fibroids. If the growth rate is too fast, it will affect the health of the fetus. Pay attention to maintaining a happy mood and avoid getting angry or emotionally excited.
In the early stages of pregnancy, there is an increase in estrogen levels in the ovaries, which can lead to the enlargement of fibroids. In the middle and later stages of pregnancy, fibroids are less likely to grow and may even shrink. However, during pregnancy, uterine fibroids may undergo red degeneration and severe lower abdominal pain. During pregnancy, women with uterine fibroids must pay attention. If they experience lower abdominal pain, they must go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible to rule out the possibility of uterine fibroids undergoing red degeneration.
