Bicornuate uterus (uterus with two horns)

[mamylove]

Hi,

I have had 3 miscarriages, in a row, in this last year. I am 33 years old and have no children. Me and my husband have had all possible blood work done and all is normal, The doctor said is my heart shape uterus but he said that he doesn't recommend surgery and said that I should just keep trying. I don't know what to do. Please help!

 

[Rivetkitten]

I have nothing to say but I've not got a bicornuate uterus...but we've been told just keep trying without any assistance. I know how frustrating it is...x..x.x.

 

[Dazed]

Oh hun, I'm so sorry your going through this. Have you thought about IUI or IVF?

 

[mamylove]

Oh hun, I'm so sorry your going through this. Have you thought about IUI or IVF?

You think IVF will help me? I don't have a problem getting pregnant at all. The issue is just holding the baby inside my uterus.

 

[Dazed]

Oh hun, I'm so sorry your going through this. Have you thought about IUI or IVF?

You think IVF will help me? I don't have a problem getting pregnant at all. The issue is just holding the baby inside my uterus.

I honestly don't know. That may be something to bring up to you doc. Have you had any other testing (like genetic) to determine a cause other than the bicorinate (sp?) uterus for your mc's?

 

[mamylove]

Oh hun, I'm so sorry your going through this. Have you thought about IUI or IVF?

You think IVF will help me? I don't have a problem getting pregnant at all. The issue is just holding the baby inside my uterus.

I honestly don't know. That may be something to bring up to you doc. Have you had any other testing (like genetic) to determine a cause other than the bicorinate (sp?) uterus for your mc's?

Yes! No generic problems. He told me is my uterus.

 

[oliveoyl]

Hugs love, i'm sorry for your losses
I have another of the mullerian uterine abnormalities (didelphys)

How was your bicornuate uterus diagnosed (ultrasound, MRI, laparoscopy)?

Often they are misdiagnosed and misunderstood, even by highly trained medical professionals - if you had a septum rather than bicornuate this could explain early losses and could be relatively easily fixed with surgery. Often it is difficult to distinguish the different types of abnormalities without a laparoscopy/hysteroscopy. Correct diagnosis is key.

For more info: https://mulleriananomalies.blogspot.com/

Bicornuate uteri should not cause early pregnancy losses and women usually have normal pregnancies with slightly higher risks of breech, preterm labour and small babies.

Happy to answer any questions you have
Wishing you all the best

 

[mamylove]

Hugs love, i'm sorry for your losses
I have another of the mullerian uterine abnormalities (didelphys)

How was your bicornuate uterus diagnosed (ultrasound, MRI, laparoscopy)?

Often they are misdiagnosed and misunderstood, even by highly trained medical professionals - if you had a septum rather than bicornuate this could explain early losses and could be relatively easily fixed with surgery. Often it is difficult to distinguish the different types of abnormalities without a laparoscopy/hysteroscopy. Correct diagnosis is key.

For more info: https://mulleriananomalies.blogspot.com/

Bicornuate uteri should not cause early pregnancy losses and women usually have normal pregnancies with slightly higher risks of breech, preterm labour and small babies.

Happy to answer any questions you have
Wishing you all the best

Thank you!

 

[Misery]

I agree with the earlier post. Your uterus shouldnt effect you carrying to term and ivf wont help you stay pregnant unless their are gentetic reasons for your loses and you having pgs ivf. I know it must be super frustrating but maybe keep trying for a bit longer and see what happens. I know people who have had more than three mc but went on to have healthy kids naturally.

 

[Anai]

Hello everyone! I'm so happy to be a member since I've gained much knowledge and faith by reading other womens experiences and success stories. know I'm in the same situation as many other women. I'm 7 weeks pregnant and I have a bicornuate uterus. I'm worried since the doctor told me that I'm at a high risk of a miscarriage since one part of the uterus there is blood debris, yet on the other side there is a fetus with a heart beat. They had to take several ultrasounds to confirm a HB. I don't feel that my doctor is familiar with my conditon..I'm confused myself..I don't know what to ask my doctor or what other measures should I take to save my baby.

 

[sherstan]

Hi everyone -
I was also diagnosed with a bicornuate uterus.
After trying to conceive for 5 months with no success, my husband and I decided to start investigating our fertility to make sure there were no problems. I went for a transvaginal ultrasound, and the results indicated that I have a bicornuate uterus. My family doctor did not seem to know much about it, and all he said was " you have a bicornuate uterus, which means it is heart shaped" but did not elaborate on the severity, etc.
I ended up being pregnant that cycle. But at 7 weeks I started spotting and went to the emergency dept. They did another transvaginal ultrasound, and although the technician is not supposed to say anything, she told me that my uterus was only slightly bicornuate - the mildest variation. She also let me hear and see the heartbeat; however, 2 days later, I miscarried.
After the miscarriage, I went for a third transvaginal ultrasound to make sure everything had emptied from my uterus. I told the technician about my bicornuate uterus, and she said that if I hadn't said anything, she may not have noticed. She said it was barely bicornuate.
At a follow up appointment with an OBGYN, he told me that ultrasound is not really a very reliable way of diagnosing the shape of the uterus, and suggested I go for an MRI. You can't be pregnant if you get an MRI, and we have been ttc since I stopped bleeding after the mc, so I scheduled it for during my period; I go tomorrow actually (i.e. July 9th).
The OBGYN told me it's kind of a double edged sword. There is laser surgery that they can do to correct the uterus in some cases; however, they don't generally offer this until there have been at least 2 or 3 miscarriages. And even then, there are risks associated with the surgery so it should really only be a last resort.
He also said that most women with bicornuate uteri go on to have healthy pregnancies; if anything, they will generally deliver 3-4 weeks early and are more likely to need c-section deliveries.
If you feel like your GP doesn't know much about it, which mine didn't, then ask for a referral to see a specialist and get a second opinion!

My MRI is tomorrow. I will let you know what they say - wish me luck!