Can fibroids cause infertility?

Yes.: Yes, especially if they are very large growing inside of the uterine wall, or growing in the endometrial lining. Surgical removal is usually quite successful. Remember though only 10-15% of all fibroids cause infertility.

Yes: Fibroids can definitely affect pregnancy rates. Fibroids that are submucosal (into the area where a pregnancy would implant) seem to decrease pregnancy rates and increase miscarriage rates. Fibroids that are in the muscle only seem to decrease pregnancy rates by a smaller amount. But usually fibroids are not bad enough to completely prevent pregnancy.

Yes : Depending on the location of fibroids in the uterus, they may interfere with pregnancy. Ask your gyn for a sonohysterogram which will show if the fibroids are inside the uterine cavity where they are most likely to interfere with fertility.