WOMBS can seem like they have mysterious ways – especially if you’re trying for a baby. One of the ways they can confound is via fibroids, which according to the NHS, affect around two …
These develop inside the muscle wall of the uterus. If you have lots, they can stretch the lining and increase the surface area to bleed from.Found just under the surface of the womb lining, these can distort the womb cavity and cause heavy menstrual bleeding.Found on the outside of the uterus, these can result in increased pressure on the uterus.
“Depending on its size and position, this type of fibroid can also prevent a fertilised egg from attaching to the womb lining. Sandy does reiterate though that even having submucosal fibroids will not necessarily mean you'll be unable to conceive.“Often, women will be prescribed medication or injections to shrink the growths,” says Jenny Saft, fertility expert and co-founder at“In the most severe cases, a myomectomy or hysterectomy may be performed, but this is always a last resort and is rare.”
“Women should always carefully consider their options and seek a professional medical opinion before embarking on any course of treatment,” says Jenny.Around one in seven couples may have trouble conceiving, according to the NHS.Polycystic Ovary Syndrome “PCOS is a hormonal condition that can make it difficult to get pregnant by causing irregular menstrual cycles or inhibiting ovulation,” explains Jenny.
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