What are the threats to your uterus?

      Uterus Located in the center of the pelvic cavity, in an inverted pear shape, it is female One of the most important reproductive organs. Before pregnancy, the uterus has only egg So big. After pregnancy, the muscles of the uterus, which have always been relatively tough, will become very soft due to the influence of hormones. fetus The growth continues to stretch. As the due date approaches, the size of the uterus reaches more than 30 centimeters.

      If the following problems exist, can expectant mothers survive pregnancy and delivery smoothly?

      1. Cervical polyps

      Pregnancy: There won’t be much of a problem, but you should be careful about infections.

      Cervical polyps are soft bubble-like substances that appear in the neck of the uterus. Gynecology It can be found during inspection. Although there is no major problem, bleeding symptoms may occur after a gynecological examination or after sexual intercourse. In addition, if the polyps are damaged, bacteria may enter and cause infection. Polyps themselves are not painful and are relatively common.

      Delivery: Polyps do not affect delivery.

      Polyps are small and will not affect the fetus, so there will be no problems during delivery. The polyps may fall off as the fetus passes through the birth canal, but there is no need to worry.

      Postpartum : Attention should be paid to continue treatment.

      Cervical polyps are inflammatory and should continue to be treated after delivery. It can be cured after treatment, but it is easy to relapse. You should pay attention to regular physical examinations.

      2. Uterine fibroids

Pregnancy: Pay attention to whether uterine fibroids will become larger as the uterus grows.

      Uterine fibroids are tumor-like things that grow in the uterus. 30% to 50% of women over 30 years old are likely to be found to have uterine fibroids. Fibroids vary in size and where they occur, so the problems that arise during pregnancy will also vary.

      Because uterine fibroids tend to become larger in the second trimester, if the size of the fibroids is more than 5 cm in the early stages of pregnancy, you should be careful about miscarriage and miscarriage. premature birth danger. Some cases also require rest. In addition, if there are fibroids near the placenta, you should pay more attention to observe whether the function of the placenta is normal.

      Delivery: If uterine fibroids become too large or block the birth canal, a cesarean section may be necessary.

      Uterine fibroids can grow in many locations, but only if they grow in the cervix of the uterus will they affect childbirth. Although this is rare, when it occurs, a cesarean section is required to deliver the baby successfully. Whether to give birth naturally or by cesarean section should be decided after 37 weeks of pregnancy by observing the location and size of uterine fibroids. If you have uterine fibroids, it is very likely that the uterus will not contract well during delivery, resulting in postpartum hemorrhage.