Can Fibroids Cause Miscarriage?
Fibroids may rarely cause repeated miscarriages. The fertilized egg comes down the fallopian tube and takes hold in the lining of the uterus. If a submucosal fibroid happens to be nearby, it often thins out the lining and decreases the blood supply to the developing embryo. The fibroid may also cause some inflammation in the lining directly above it. The fetus cannot develop properly, and miscarriage may result. However, with the next pregnancy, it is very unlikely that the egg will settle in exactly the same location, and pregnancy may proceed without problems. However, if you do have a miscarriage and a fibroid is found bulging into the uterine cavity, it is advisable to have it removed. Studies do show a notably higher pregnancy rate in women who have submucosal fibroids removed.
