Santa Clara, CA
A 38-year-old male asked:
Can fibroids cause implantation failures during ivf procedures?
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in

Dr. PAUL EUNanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 40 years experience
Yes: Fibroids that protrude into the uterine cavity and distorts the shape (submucous fibroid) can interfere with implantation and cause early miscarriage.
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Dr. Tarun Jainanswered
Fertility Medicine 26 years experience
Yes if: They are growing into the uterine cavity. You should have a saline ultrasound done to confirm.
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Last updated Feb 12, 2019
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