#fibroid help

Oh yes, I had this same thing during my second pregnancy, the sharp pain can be really scary, but what I was told is that it often happens when the fibroid starts degenerating, which is actually quite common as the baby grows and the blood supply to the fibroid gets cut off. The bigger the fibroid, the more intense the pain tends to be, and some women end up needing to go to the A&E just to rule out other complications and get proper pain relief. My neighbour went through this and her gynae put her on rest and monitored the fibroid size closely throughout the pregnancy, which helped them manage it better. It is not a nice experience honestly, and I would not want to sugarcoat it, the pain episodes can be quite debilitating for some, not just mild discomfort. Definitely worth getting your gynae or a specialist to assess the size and position of your fibroid properly so they can give you a management plan that suits your specific situation.

Hi mum, I had friends who had fibroids during pregnancy and some of them did mention getting sharp pain at certain stages, especially when the uterus is growing and things are stretching. It can feel quite scary because the pain can come suddenly and be quite uncomfortable. But because pain in pregnancy can mean different things, I wouldn’t assume it’s only the fibroid especially if the pain is strong, keeps coming back, or comes with bleeding or contractions. Better to let your gynae know and get checked so you have peace of mind and proper advice for your case.