Question 1

can an an enlarged uterus after pregnancy affect future fertility?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Uterine enlargement can be from a variety of conditions such as fibroids or adenomyosis both of which may affect future fertility. Enlargement may also be from carrying pregnancies. In other words, the reason for uterine enlargement needs to be determined to answer your question.

Question 2

can an enlarged uterus prevent pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Uterine fibroids or myomas can occasionally inhibit implantation of the fertilized egg.  It depends on the exact location of the myomas.

Question 3

can a mirena iud that is over 5 years old cause symptoms of pregnancy, and an "enlarged uterus"?

Accepted Answer

Mirena: The Mirena IUD is approved for use for 5 years. After 5 years it should be removed. If one is happy with it a new one can be placed. If you are having pregnancy symptoms then a home pregnancy test should be done.  An expired IUD would not directly cause pregnancy symptoms or an enlarged uterus

Question 4

ultrasound showed i have enlarged uterus with 12 mm lining. i have no fibroids. period is due soon. could enlarged uterus mean early pregnancy symptom?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: An "enlarged uterus with a 12 mm lining" is not likely to "mean early pregnancy". A blood betaHCG / pregnancy test is much more reliable and accurate.

Question 5

uterine fibroids causing an enlarged uterus (18 weeks pregnancy), reaches above my belly. swollen upper abdomen for 2.5 months. could this be reason?

Accepted Answer

Correct!: Enlarging uterine fibroids can and do simulate a pregnant appearance at 18 weeks size with abdominal protuberance.

Question 6

i'm 47 with enlarged uterus & complex  ovarian cyst, history of endometriosis, 4 pregnancies w/1 live birth & sister w/stage 3 ovarian & 1a endo cx. ?

Accepted Answer

See a physician: At 47, if you have a family history of ovarian cancer and a complex ovarian cyst yourself, you should see a physician.  If the cyst is small, your physician may elect to follow it with sequential ultrasounds.  Endometriosis also increases your risk slightly for a specific type of ovarian cancer.   An enlarged uterus can be benign fibroids, but could also be something serious.  See an md.

Question 7

what causes an enlarged uterus that was discovered during a csection?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: A pregnant or post-pregnant uterus is normally larger than a resting uterus.
Talk to the doctor who did C-Section.

Question 8

i'm 39. severe cramps after period, radiate to l side & low back w/some vag. pain. lots of clots during period. s/p c-sections x3 w/tubal 4 yrs ago w/last c-section. tv us w/enlarged uterus - no fibroids (what doc thought it was). ?

Accepted Answer

Likely adenomyosis: Pockets of normal endometrial cells can become embedded in the muscle  wall of the uterus causing swelling of uterus, pain and heavier bleeding.

This a variation of endometriosis,  formerly called internal endometriosis.

Question 9

what is the size of a fully developed uterus (not during pregnancy)?

Accepted Answer

Fist sized: some people will also compare it to a small pear

Question 10

what does it mean if you have a palpable uterus during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Palpable means: That it can be felt. So, the uterus is large enough that physician can feel it when examining you.

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Can an an enlarged uterus after pregnancy affect future fertility?

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Can an enlarged uterus prevent pregnancy?

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Can a mirena iud that is over 5 years old cause symptoms of pregnancy, and an "enlarged uterus"?

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Ultrasound showed i have enlarged uterus with 12 mm lining. i have no fibroids. period is due soon. could enlarged uterus mean early pregnancy symptom?

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Uterine fibroids causing an enlarged uterus (18 weeks pregnancy), reaches above my belly. swollen upper abdomen for 2.5 months. could this be reason?

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I'm 47 with enlarged uterus & complex ovarian cyst, history of endometriosis, 4 pregnancies w/1 live birth & sister w/stage 3 ovarian & 1a endo cx. ?

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What causes an enlarged uterus that was discovered during a csection?

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I'm 39. severe cramps after period, radiate to l side & low back w/some vag. pain. lots of clots during period. s/p c-sections x3 w/tubal 4 yrs ago w/last c-section. tv us w/enlarged uterus - no fibroids (what doc thought it was). ?

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What is the size of a fully developed uterus (not during pregnancy)?

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What does it mean if you have a palpable uterus during pregnancy?

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