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Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh
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Fibroids and Fertility: When Does A Fibroid Really Need to be Removed? with Dr. Cheruba Prabakar
Could fibroids be affecting your fertility? And if you have them, do they always need to be removed? These are questions I hear from patients all the time. In this episode, I'm talking with Dr. Cheruba Prabakar, also known as The Fibroid Doc, about how fibroids can affect fertility, why location matters more than size, and when surgery may help. Dr. Prabakar is a board-certified OB/GYN and fellowship-trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon specializing in fibroid care and robotic surgery. She is the founder of Lamorinda Gynecology and Surgery in Lafayette, California, and the author of Fibroids Finally Heard: A Practical Guide From Diagnosis to Recovery. She and I also work together to care for fertility patients who need fibroid surgery. Get your copy of my new book, The Egg Whisperer Way, now available on my website. In this episode, we cover: When fibroids can affect fertility, implantation, and pregnancy, and when removal may be recommended. The three types of fibroids: subserosal, intramural, and submucosal/intracavitary, and why location matters more than size. How fibroids can change during pregnancy, including growth, degeneration, and potential complications. The connection between fibroids and endometriosis, why the two conditions can coexist, and how treating both may affect fertility. What to expect from a fertility-preserving robotic myomectomy, including recovery and timing for a future embryo transfer. Real-world fibroid scenarios in our speed round, including when to consider surgery and the role of Lupron. Resources Read the full show notes on my website. Dr. Cheruba Prabakar's website: The Fibroid Doc Dr. Prabakar's practice: Lamorinda Gynecology & Surgery Follow Dr. Prabakar on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Dr. Prabakar's book: Fibroids: Finally Heard: A Practical Guidebook from Diagnosis to Recovery. Connect with The Fibroid Doc on Linktree
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