Can splenomegaly patient expect pregnancy?

Question

I was diagnosed with an enlarged spleen couple years back and now we are planning for a baby. Im a little worried whether it will create problems in conceiving or during pregnancy. Has anyone here been through this?

Alka Thiagarajan · Answer

This is really something only your doctor can answer properly, coz splenomegaly has many causes. Pregnancy is often possible but it needs monitoring. Please sit with a gynac and a physician together before planning.

Yashoda Madhavan · Answer

Many women with health conditions do conceive and carry well, but enlarged spleen depends on why it's enlarged. I'd honestly say dont rely on community guesses here, get a proper opinion from your specialist. That's the safest path.

Kasturi Bundela · Answer

I know how scary it feels when a condition makes you doubt if pregnancy is even possible, I felt that with my own struggles. Please dont lose hope, but do let your doctors guide this one, they'll plan it safely for you.

Chithra Kapadia · Answer

This really needs a doctor's word, not ours. Pls get it checked properly first.

Kumkum Iyengar · Answer

Depends entirely on the cause and how enlarged it is, honestly. Usually they want it evaluated before and watched during pregnancy. Get a preconception checkup done, your gynac will loop in the right specialist.