Yes, the presence of uterine fibroids can lead to an impairment of fertility in women, due to several factors that could alter endometrial receptivity and embryo implantation.
However, submucous fibroids are the ones that have been most closely related to adverse IVF results, which is why their removal is usually performed prior to fertility treatment, with the intention of improving the probability of pregnancy.
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Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics.
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