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Is There A Risk In Getting Pregnant Having 4.5cm FNH?
i have a 4.5cm FNH. what is the risk of getting pregnant? It has not grown to my knowledge in the past 4 years Ive had it. I have two children and have never been on birth control for more than 4 months, so Im not sure when it cam about. It was discovered incidentally on CT scan for Other issues in 2008.
Fri, 28 Nov 2014
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Pregnancy with focal nodular hyperplasia in the liver does not cause much complications except for the fact that the improved vascularity during pregnancy may lead to an increase in size and thus chances of hemorrhage. Hence, when pregnancy is contemplated with FNH, it is advisable to have regular sonograms every two months or so, to know the hepatic status. Regular monitoring is mandatory throughout pregnancy. Though oral contraceptives can cause this condition, there are several proposed causes and not one. Hope this helps.
Pregnancy with focal nodular hyperplasia in the liver does not cause much complications except for the fact that the improved vascularity during pregnancy may lead to an increase in size and thus chances of hemorrhage. Hence, when pregnancy is contemplated with FNH, it is advisable to have regular sonograms every two months or so, to know the hepatic status. Regular monitoring is mandatory throughout pregnancy. Though oral contraceptives can cause this condition, there are several proposed causes and not one. Hope this helps.
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