Surgery for Fibroids Before IVF: Does It Help?
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This study compares two approaches for women with fibroids who want to get pregnant through IVF: removing the fibroids surgically first, or going straight to IVF without surgery. Researchers want to see which approach gives better pregnancy success rates.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 20 and 40 years old
- You have been unable to get pregnant for at least one year (primary infertility) or have infertility after a previous pregnancy (secondary infertility)
- An MRI scan shows you have 1–2 fibroids (benign tumors) inside your uterus that are 4–6 cm in size
- Your doctor says you are a good candidate for IVF (in vitro fertilization—test-tube baby procedure)
- You have not had previous surgery on your uterus, including fibroid removal
- You do not have adenomyosis, scar tissue inside the uterus, or other uterine lining problems
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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