Uterine Fibroids

• Reviewed by: IVF Expert
• Jul 13, 2025
• 2 mins read

Uterine fibroids are common, non-cancerous growths that can develop in or on your womb. They come in various sizes, from as small as a seed to as large as a melon.

How you might notice it (Symptoms):  

Many women live with fibroids and may not experience symptoms. However, if they do arise, they can include:

• Very heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding.  
• Pelvic discomfort or a feeling of pressure in your lower abdomen.  
• Frequent need to urinate due to pressure on your bladder.  
• Difficulty with bowel movements if a fibroid presses on your rectum.  

Impact on Pregnancy: 

Most fibroids don’t hinder fertility, but their size or location can sometimes complicate matters by blocking fallopian tubes, altering the shape of the womb, or interfering with blood flow, which can affect implantation.

How We Can Support You:  

We will assess your fibroids thoroughly to determine if they are impacting your fertility.

• Monitoring: If they aren’t causing issues, we may just keep an eye on them.  
• Medications: To help manage symptoms and provide relief.  
• Surgery (Myomectomy): If necessary, we can perform surgery to remove fibroids while preserving your womb. This could enhance your chances of achieving a pregnancy, which we know is so important to you.