Fertility:
Pregnancy After Embolization
 

Fibroids can appear in young women who still desire fertility. After embolization, young patients who pursue fertility have a very good success rate. One third of these women who came to the FTC went on to conceive and deliver children, and this corresponds to other studies in the US, Canada & Europe.

Different particle types are used for embolization. One seems more conducive to fertility. However, it maybe less lasting in the body, affecting long term embolization results.

It is suggested that you wait 6 months after embolization to pursue a pregnancy.
   
If You Already Have Fibroids
 
. . . it may be difficult to become pregnant or carry to term. It is not advisable to attempt pregnancy until you deal with the fibroid problem. There are risks to any procedure, but embolization might be the best for young women who want to conceive.
Contact us at FTC to find out more.
   
If You're Already Pregnant
 

. . . delay treatment. While increased hormones can cause fibroids to grow, no procedure should be performed while you are pregnant.
   
Articles
 
An Early Patient of Dr. McLucas:

Embolization Patient Celebrates Daughter's 6th Birthday Newswire
Pregnancy After Embolization articles:

British Journal of Ob/Gyn March, 2005
American Journal of Ob/Gyn January, 2005
International Journal of Ob/Gyn January, 2001
More Info:

Please call our office for more information.We are also happy to provide a comparison between myomectomy and embolization procedures as related to fertility.




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