“Can uterine fibroids be removed during delivery?”
I am pregnant and I was diagnosed with a uterine fibroid. Can uterine fibroids be removed during delivery?
1 Answer
GynecologicSurgeonGynecologist
No. The blood supply to the uterus is massive during pregnancy. Fibroids are not removed at time of delivery because of the increased risk of large (dangerous) blood loss.
