Fibroid removal does not guarantee fertility — Expert
FOR years, the presence of fibroids has been mistakenly linked to infertility. Similar to the past misperceptions, many women have unnecessarily endured anxiety and invasive procedures. An experienced gynecologist and fertility expert, Dr Abayomi Ajayi, has said that having fibroids does not mean a woman cannot get pregnant. Ajayi, who is the Founder/CEO of Nordica Fibroid Centre, Lagos, said despite the recommendation for fibroid removal as an infertility solution, the condition remains prevalent. While urging women with fibroid to seek timely solution, he explained that clinical studies indicate that fibroid removal does not guarantee conception, and some women remain unable to conceive even after surgery. According to the medic, changes in blood supply, not necessarily the fibroids themselves, can impact implantation of the embryo in the uterine lining. “For a long time, the belief about fibroids has been mistaken. Similar to past misconceptions ab...