Can Fibroids Affect Fertility?

Can Fibroids Affect Fertility? (0:31)

Fibroids can affect fertility in many ways. In this video, John Lipman, MD, interventional radiologist, explains that fibroids can block fallopian tubes, prevent pregnancy by being in the lining of the uterus, or even block the birth canal.

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They can affect fertility in any part of the fertility path way from conception all the way to delivery so Fibroid can block the openings of the Fallopian tubes they can be along the linings causing miscarriages or prevent a pregnancy from progressing, they can block the birth canal, they can cause preterm labor, every part of the fertility path way fibroid could potentially interfere.

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About John Lipman, MD

John Lipman, MD, is an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of uterine fibroids. He has given over 200 lectures on Women's Health topics at Harvard, Stanford, Vanderbilt and Yale Medical Centers.

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Can Fibroids Affect Fertility?