Fibroids in Pregnancy

Fibroids in pregnancy may present as pain from fibroid degeneration or may be asymptomatic. Fibroids may increase risk of

• Preterm labor

• Abnormal fetal presentation

• Placenta previa

• Recurrent spontaneous abortions

• Postpartum hemorrhage

Rarely, fibroids partially obstruct the vagina.

Preconception evaluation is recommended for women who have very large fibroids or who have fibroids and have had a spontaneous abortion.