Fibroid Health

Pregnant, ultrasound shows a fibroid?

I am 20 weeks pregnant. During ultrasound it was discovered I have a small fibroid (5cm) in my uterus.
My doctor didn’t seem overly concerned, but I have to have it monitored for changes in size and location.
I wasn’t worried, still not really, but when I told a friend today she got me a bit worked up about it.
She is good at doing that to people, so I am not freaking out but I was still wondering…
What are possible complications?
Has anyone else had a fibroid and what was your experience?
Thanks!

Don’t get worked up yet. Here’s my story:
I was told the same. I was told I would need a hysterectomy when our child was born. I had difficulties and was sent for a high definition ultrasound. They found I had partially delivered her umbilical cord and needed to deliver within a few days. That night I passed a large mass like a golf ball. Next day at the hospital they did another ultrasound and found the fibroid gone. I delivered the baby. A doctor came in and asked to talk to us. He said fibroids don’t walk away. The assumption was made that it had been an undeveloped twin. We had twins a year later.
Here’s my friend’s story:
She was told she had a fibroid. After the baby was born they went for another ultrasound and found it was still there. The doctor told her to wait a while and see how she felt. After a while she ahd little to no pain, so it was decided to do nothing. It is still there, she’s had three more kids, and all are healthy.
So, your situation is not necessarily the end all. Be open minded. Talk to your doctor about your concerns. There is literature the doctor can give you as well to help you understand more about fibroids.

IVF Expert Guadalajara Mexico – Dr Alejandro Chavez Badiola