i want to have a baby in a few years, and was told the myomectomy was the only was to have fibroids removed and preserve fertility. i am so nervous! have any women out there who have had a myomectemy and delivered babies? thanks for yout time My doctor told me the same thing. I had an intramural fibroid the size of a grapefruit in the back wall of my uterus. My doctor told me that an abdominal myomectomy was the only way to go. I was really scared, but everything turned out great. The doctor took out two additional fibroids that were not detectable on ultrasound. I was in the hospital a total of three days. From what I hear, it was very much like a C-section (my mother in law works in labor and delivery). One year later, everything is clear and I am trying to get pregnant. The doctor sees no reason why I shouldn't be able to. The only thing is that any birth will have to be via C-section, because my uterine muscles may not be strong enough to endure labor. i don't really know the answer, but i'd encourage you to do some reading on the internet (google it) - i've definitely heard that myoectomy(s) aren't that successful anyway, and that the fibroids can return. i've also heard that fibroids don't necessarily affect your fertility anyway. maybe do some more reading and see what other people's experiences have been.... | 