Fibroid in womb? Is this an issue?

[Blowthecandles]

I already have 2 children, age 6 and 3. I've had 2 miscarriages in a row this year, one at 10 weeks in April and one at 6 weeks in June. I've been very fortunate to get pregnant again right away and EPU asked me to go in for a scan as we have no idea of my dates. Too early to see baby but could see sac and yolk and they said I'm probably 5-6 weeks and to go back in 2 weeks for another scan, so all good so far.

Whilst having my scan (internal scan) they said I had a fibroid in my womb. I'd never heard of this and it hadn't been mentioned before, I've had 4 internal scans since April. I asked what this meant and if anything needed to be done and she just said oh no it's fine, and that was it. I was so focused on knowing if everything else looked okay that I didn't ask any further questions. Googled it when I got home and saw that actually they can cause problems like miscarriages. Why wouldn't she have mentioned that to me? Can I do anything about this? What should I ask about it at my next scan?

I'd never had issues getting pregnant or staying pregnant before and this 3rd baby took 18 months before we miscarried. I'm now left wondering if this fibroid was the reason for the miscarriages and freaking out that it might happen again if so

It depends on the size and position. I have a fibroid but it’s not near baby so they’ve said it’s nothing to worry about, they just check it at each scan I’ve had. If you’re worried, at your next scan ask them to clearly explain position/size etc

Roughly 2-4% of fibroids are thought to cause issues like infertility. The most problematic ones are either so large they distort the shape of the womb or if they are submucosal and protrude into the womb.

Most fibroids will cause no issue or perhaps heavy or painful periods.

They tend to shrink and disappear after menopause.