Biocornuate Uterus??

[Steph63]

Hi ladies,

I had my HSG on Friday and the dr who carried it out wouldn't give me the results (she said a report would be sent to my normal FS) although the nurse told me afterwards that it looked like the dye was spilling into both tubes with no problems.

The thing that is worrying me though is that I heard the Dr say "biocornuate uterus" while the scan was happening. I have been reading up on this and the pictures do seem similar to the image that was on the screen on Friday, but lots of the information varies as to how much it effects your fertility, miscarriage rate etc....are there any ladies out there who have a biocornuate uterus - how had it effected your TTC???

Any help much appreciated.

 

[tansey]

when is you appointment with your normal FS?
I know there are ladies with that on here.

 

[Steph63]

My review apt isn't until around Nov/Dec, but I have my normal monitoring scan on Wednesday, so hoping the registrar may be able to tell me, although he might not have got the report that quickly...

 

[rachelle1975]

Steph

One of my best friends found out she had a bicornuate uterus after suffering a miscarriage. As soon as it was diagnosed she had no problems conceiving and now has 2 kids. It took them about 12 months to fall the first time after the miscarriage but the 2nd baby was quick as a quick thing and just a few months - good luck x

 

[maz]

I think one of the girls that used to come on here had it. I think she did anyway. I think a bicornuate and septate uterus are pretty much the same thing. I believe that it can be operated on, although I'm not sure if that depends on the degree of it or not. I think it can affect fertility, as you are more susceptible to MC due to a reduced blood supply to the septum, and if the embryo implants in the septum then the blood supply isn't enough to sustain the pregnancy ... if that makes any sense.

Don't you just hate the length of time it takes to get a flipping scan result!!! Which hospital was that done at?

 

[Steph63]

It was done at the Royal, but it wasn't any of the Dr's from the RFC, it was two (quite unpleasant) drs from gynie. Off to see the dishy dr in the morning, so hopefully he will shed some light on it.

I spoke to a girl on another forum who has it and whilst she is pregnant now, it has taken her 7 IVF's & 1m/c to get there, although it was never confirmed to her if the biocornuate uterus was the reason or a major contributor to her fertility problems. Really don't think I could take that much, but I'm trying hard not to panic yet!!!

Thanks for your replies ladies,

 

[oliveoyl]

Hi Steph,

Please dont stress too much. I have an uterine abnormality. There are lots of different types - I have didelphys (complete replication ie two uteri each with a tube and cervix). I have been PG 5 times since October, but had early miscarriages due to an unrelated, now resolved issue. I am now hopeful of a successful pregnancy.

Pregnancy outcomes are good for bicornuate but please be careful as HSG is not an accurate way to diagnose a uterine abnormality. Major problems with bicornuate MAY be poor growth of the baby, increased risk of preterm labour and birth, and the need for a caesarean due to breech or abnormal lie of the baby. There are many women however that have a normal pregnancy and no problems - the key is to be monitored carefully. A septate uterus is different, and is associated with recurrent miscarriage, but is VERY treatable with surgery.

The preganancy outcomes for these abnormalities varies, but it is important to be diagnosed accurately. I had an MRI, but a laparoscopy/hysteroscopy is considered the best way to diagnose. For more info there is a yahoo group for people with these issues. There are many women who have had successful pregnancies - so don't be disheartened. https://health.groups.yahoo.com/group...rianAnomalies/

There is also this blog which may help answer some questions https://mulleriananomalies.blogspot.c...ered-here.html

I'm happy to answer any questions you have, if I can. I have done quite a bit of reading on the topic, and I am in my final year of medical school. Be warned though that many doctors don't know much about these abnormalities, and correct diagnosis is extremely important.

Take care