{"id":109451,"date":"2023-09-20T16:06:21","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T14:06:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/?p=52152"},"modified":"2023-12-07T16:01:41","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T14:01:41","slug":"septate-uterus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/septate-uterus\/","title":{"rendered":"A septate uterus: what is it, how is it detected and how does it affect pregnancy?"},"content":{"rendered":"
The septate uterus is one of the most common uterine malformations<\/strong>. Although it is often asymptomatic, it does pose a problem for women seeking pregnancy, as it can affect their fertility.<\/p>\n Today, we will discuss this condition, how to detect it, how to treat it, and what alternatives are available when it impacts the goal of starting a family.<\/p>\n A septate uterus is a uterus which is divided into two by a septum<\/strong>. This word comes from septum<\/em>, which is simply a tissue dividing two chambers, such as those found in the heart or the middle of the nose.<\/p>\n Although the condition is not in itself damaging or dangerous, it can have an impact on pregnancy. It is known to increase the risk of miscarriage. Diagnosis often does not take place until after a miscarriage, but once detected, treatment is relatively straightforward.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We can differentiate three types of septate uterus:<\/p>\n This malformation of the uterus is believed to be the most common of uterine abnormalities<\/strong>. It affects 1% women. Indeed, it is so frequent that some authorities consider it a variant of normality.<\/p>\n Most cases of septate uterus are asymptomatic.<\/strong> However, they are occasionally characterized by these effects:<\/p>\n A septate uterus is a congenital condition<\/strong>. This means that it occurred during the development of the female foetus in the womb before birth. It is not clearly understood why it happens. In the female foetus, the uterus starts out as two tubes that eventually fuse together to form one chamber in the body\u2019s mid-line.<\/p>\n The extent of the septum varies between individuals in a wide range from a minimum to practically complete. This creates a complete separation between the two cavities. This is known as a double uterus.<\/p>\n A septate uterus could be detected as a result of a routine ultrasound or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan<\/strong>, but this is not always the case. There are more reliable tests to diagnose this abnormality:<\/p>\n The main treatment is removing the septum with a relatively straightforward surgical process<\/strong>, depending on its size. The uterus is enlarged with a fluid and then a small surgical instrument is inserted through the vagina to trim away the septum. This hysteroscopic surgery is performed under sedation and takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes.<\/p>\n After removal, when the uterus has healed, it provides the normal environment in which a foetus can implant and develop. For the healing to take place before pregnancy, doctors usually advise a period of two or three menstrual cycles before trying to get pregnant.<\/p>\n There is some comfort in the fact that a congenital condition is only rarely due to genetic factors<\/strong>. In most cases, if you did find that you had a septate uterus, you would only have your own condition to deal with and would not have the additional worry of passing it on to future generations of daughters. You would also have no need to be concerned about the condition at all if you did not want to have children since in itself it poses no health threat or increased risk of cancer or any other disease. It is only a problem for women who do wish to have children.<\/strong><\/p>\n However, as it has a congenital original, there is nothing that can be done to prevent a septate uterus.<\/p>\n A septate uterus has no effect on a woman\u2019s ability to conceive. <\/strong>Rather, it can have consequences on the development of pregnancy. We will address the main concerns of patients with this condition below.<\/p>\nWhat is a septate uterus?<\/h2>\n
Types<\/h3>\n
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How common is a septate uterus?<\/h3>\n
Symptoms of a septate uterus<\/h2>\n
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What causes a septate uterus?<\/h2>\n
How is a septate uterus diagnosed?<\/h2>\n
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Treatment for septate uterus<\/h2>\n
How to prevent a septate uterus?<\/h2>\n
How does a septate uterus affect pregnancy?<\/h2>\n
Do I have a higher risk of miscarriage?<\/h3>\n