Can fibroids cause pregnancy loss? (Ask The Egg Whisperer)

Feb 4, 2021

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There’s so much to learn from each other, and I love that Melissa shared this question with us recently on an episode of Ask The Egg Whisperer.

“I got pregnant pretty fast 3 times between 2018-2019 and they all miscarried at 5 weeks. I found out I had 2 fibroids 1.6 centimeters in my uterine cavity, and got them removed. I’m 35 and I haven’t been able to get pregnant since my surgery. Were the fibroids the real reason for my loss? Why can't I get pregnant as fast as before?”

Thank you for bringing this up, Melissa. This is why I created the TUSHY Method, to give people a way to remember the five things to look into when they are having difficulty trying to conceive. This is what I’d suggest in figuring out your fertility diagnosis.

U: Uterus: Based on your fibroids, we will then have an idea of what is going on with your uterus. Consider a saline infusion sonogram to look for scar tissue in the cavity.

T: Fallopian Tubes: What else is happening? It’s important to consider your fallopian tubes and whether scar tissue is present.

S: Sperm: Do a test (like meetfellow.com) to check how fast they're swimming.

H: Hormones: Get your FSH, and Estradiol on cycle day three, along with your AMH level. This gives us an idea as to what's going on with your eggs.

Y: Is Your genetic profile. Talk to your doc about the genetic tests they offer.

In my answer (Melissa’s is the first question I answer in the episode), I also walk through the ANGEL Workup, which are the steps I recommend for anyone who has had a miscarriage. I hope this information helps Melissa get to the family that she deserves.

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