WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2002: Re: ovarian fibroids during pregnancy

Re: ovarian fibroids during pregnancy

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 14 Nov 2002 17:29:23 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 14 Nov 2002, mary wrote: >
>I am ten weeks pregnant and just found out that I have a fibroid and
>further, that the embyro is implants right near the fibroid. My doctor
>said that I have a higher risk of miscarriage but that we would simply
>watch the situation. I will have another ultrasound at 16 weeks. How
>long does my risk of miscarriage last, what are the other risks to the
>baby that I need to know about (i.e., retardation or other). Is there
>anything I can do to help mitigate these risks?
>
>I am not really sure what questions to ask my doctor, I would really
>appreciate some help. Thanks.

You will have to wait and trust your Dr.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina

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