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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]For those trying to become pregnant, it can be frustrating to see negative pregnancy test after negative pregnancy test. This often leads to many doctors visits to try and determine the cause behind this struggle, sometimes with no answer.<\/p>\n

Fibroids are common noncancerous tumors in the uterus. Because of their placement, they can change the shape or size of the uterus and, in some cases, the cervix. Additionally, women with fibroids typically have more than one, further altering the shape of the uterus.<\/p>\n

This can cause many women to wonder if fibroids are behind their infertility.<\/p>\n

Can Fibroids Cause Infertility?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fibroids<\/a> are found in 5-10% of infertile women, with the size and the location of the fibroids a significant factor in whether or not the fibroids affect fertility. Some examples of fibroids that affect fertility include very large fibroids (>6 cm in diameter) in the wall of the uterus or fibroids inside the uterine cavity.<\/p>\n

Because only a small percentage of infertile women have fibroids, assessing other fertility problems before treating fibroids is important.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]However, for those with fibroids, there are many ways in which they can impact fertility:<\/p>\n