Can Fibroid Near The Uterine Wall Cause A Miscarriage?

Posted on Sat, 22 Aug 2015

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Question : Hi.. I am 28 year old. I just had a miscarriage. Scan report said there is a fibroid measuring 2.3 × 2.3 cm near the wall of uterus. Could this be the reason for miscarriage. As per the scan every thing is normal

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I need more details before I give you my opinion.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
I need a few more details before I can guide you further .
Was this your first pregnancy ?
At how many weeks did you have the miscarriage ?
What was the situation leading up to the miscarriage ( pain, cramps, bleeding,any trauma ).
Was the pregnancy completely healthy ?
What is your height and weight ?
Were you taking any medications / drugs ?
Apart from the scan , have you got any other investigation for the miscarriage ?
PLease write back with more details.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (12 minutes later)

This is my 2 miscarriage. . Both of them are 5-7 weeks...no drugs or medication.. weight 65, height 5
I had pain and bleeding

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Was heartbeat seen ?

Detailed Answer:
Okay.
Was cardiac activity seen in the baby before the miscarriages happened both times ?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (33 minutes later)

1st time it was not seen, second time I dint visit any doctor.. I had bleeding, then went to doctor. However the sack was not in uterus, hence they had to clean it

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As explained.

Detailed Answer:
Okay, so it is called a missed miscarriage.
Can you upload the scan report that shows the fibroid ?
Generally, a fibroid cannot cause miscarriages in early pregnancy.
There is a set of investigations that have to be done.
1. Most important is to send the material of the D and C ( cleaning of the pregnancy ) for chromosomal analysis and genetic testing. The most common reason for missed miscarriage in a genetic defect in the baby.
2. Karyotype of husband and wife.
3. Complete blood count, blood group, OGTT, TSH, Thalassemia testing, HIV, Hep B and C testing.
4. Antiphospholipid antibody testing.
5. Pelvic ultrasound scan, which is already done ( please upload the report )..
6. Work on weight loss, as you are overweight. Is your BP normal ?
7. Semen analysis of husband.
please get this workup done.
Take 3 months folic acid supplements after the miscarriage and try afterwards for your next pregnancy.
You can contact me directly anytime, using the following link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623
Take care, and best of luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj