Uterine Myomas

Uterine myomas (fibroids) are one of the most common gynecologic conditions. It is estimated that at least one in three women has a uterine myoma. Myomas are excessive focal growing of muscle cells originating from the uterine wall. On rare occasions, myomas can become very large and weigh several pounds.

 

Myomas can be found in three different locations: the outer surface of the uterus, fully contained within the uterine wall, and within the endometrial cavity inside the uterus. In the first two locations, myomas will not necessarily make it harder to conceive. In the third location, myomas inside the endometrial cavity, even if they are very small, can significantly reduce the probability of implantation.

 

 

We use Sonohysterogram to assess the endometrial cavity and screen our patients for the presence of myomas. If intrauterine myomas are found, they can many times be removed by an operative hysteroscopy, a simple surgical procedure performed by your regular gynecologist. The healing after this type of myoma removal is so rapid that typically the schedule of your infertility treatment does not have to be altered.

 

If you have any questions regarding myomas or to request an appointment, please contact us by phone at 650-322-0500, via email at care@BayIVF.com, or use the Contact Bay IVF Center form on this page.