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Bicornate Uterus
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Not sure if this totally deserves it's own thread, but I couldn't figure out where else it would fit, so here it goes..
I'm 10 weeks and change and had a bit of a *TW* bleeding scare on Sunday. I gushed blood for about an hour before it slowly tapered off *End TW*. Because of this, I made an appointment with my OB on Monday to get checked out. Luckily the found the HB with the doppler, so baby is ok for now. However, the doc said that the ultrasound from my dating ultrasound at 9 weeks showed that I have a bicornate uterus and told me that it increases the risk of preterm delivery. I already have a DD that I delivered at term, so I don't know if I should even be concerned or not... Does anyone else have this issue (or other uterine anomalies) or have any experience with this?
I'm 10 weeks and change and had a bit of a *TW* bleeding scare on Sunday. I gushed blood for about an hour before it slowly tapered off *End TW*. Because of this, I made an appointment with my OB on Monday to get checked out. Luckily the found the HB with the doppler, so baby is ok for now. However, the doc said that the ultrasound from my dating ultrasound at 9 weeks showed that I have a bicornate uterus and told me that it increases the risk of preterm delivery. I already have a DD that I delivered at term, so I don't know if I should even be concerned or not... Does anyone else have this issue (or other uterine anomalies) or have any experience with this?
Re: Bicornate Uterus
BFP April 24, 2018 | EDD December 29, 2018
I think if the doctors are aware of the condition they can take preventative measures. Like progesterone, steroids if necessary, Terbutaline if necessary, etc. The fact that you delivered a term baby is a good sign I would think. Just being aware of the signs would be the biggest piece of advice I could give. If you feel like contractions are just BH then there's no harm in getting checked out. I did and I'm convinced it saved my daughter.
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Since you didn’t get any first hand experiences I hope it’s ok if I chime in. I have a septate uterus as well, though the septum doesn’t go all the way down so it isn’t completely divided. Do you know if your uterus is in two parts? I would ask them that to get a better idea of what you’re working with. I am kind of surprised they never mentioned it to you during your last pregnancy. I found out during the anatomy scan with my first. In my case, the septum kind of hung in the middle and baby could push it out of the way but you could see it was in her way a bit. She ended up like a U with the septum hanging near her middle. The only complication I had was that she was breech as it can sometimes make it difficult for them to flip with that in the way. For that reason I had to have a c-section. I had no issues with preterm labor or anything else. Good luck to you, I hope your pregnancy stays healthy and uncomplicated!
First, so sorry to hear about your previous loss .
Im pregnant for the first time, and about 11 weeks. When i went in for my US at 7 weeks, they told me i probably have a bicornuate uterus.
My MW said its not a huge cause for concern and its not for certain that i have it yet. Whats interesting is they told me they have to wait until im further along to tell, which is basically the opposite of what your doctor told you! My MW said my uterus was still tiny at 7 weeks and it would be easier to tell at my 18week anatomy scan if i actually have a bicornuate uterus or not.
MW said possible complications could exist.. including higher chance of C section bc if baby is breech there may not be "room" to get into the correct position, and more difficult labor because the weird shape makes the contractions less powerful. But she was very reassuring that it wasnt a huge deal. She said i wouldnt be considered high risk because of it and the only change to my prenatal care would be an extra ultrasound at 32 weeks.
However, of course i immediately went home and googled and read everything i could find, and honestly it was terrifying at first. There are some really gloomy "statistics" out there regarding miscarriage/stillborn/preterm delivery rates etc. Maybe im trying to make myself feel better, but i dont think a lot of the information is terribly reliable, mostly because the numbers vary so much from article to article. That being said, i do think my MW downplayed the risks (i cant do anything about it, so she probably doesnt want me to worry). She didnt even mention an increased risk of delivering early but based on what i read, i think its a possibility. Sounds like your doctors agree.
Did they say they were going to alter your care in any way? Are they considering you high risk?
I will absolutely keep you posted! Please do the same
I have a true bicornuate uterus. It was diagnosed many years ago, but they were never able to tell if it was a true bicornuate or just a septum until my c/s when they took it out to sew it up ( I actually got them to take a picture of it lol)
**TW** I did have a mc for my first pregnancy at about 6 weeks** END TW**. They gave me the run down of possibles but the likely was breech baby, preterm labor, and c/s. I had all of those and a SCH at 11 weeks. However, preterm was 36+5 when my water broke, so late preterm and LO had been breech/ transverse the entire pregnancy so we expected a C/S regardless. It was actually difficult to get him out because he was so wedged in there, I cant imagine how it would have been for a full term baby (he was 6lb 5oz).
I had additional monitoring after the SCH for a few weeks and more ultrasounds than I can count but LO is perfectly healthy.
I know this post is old, but wanted to ask if you had your AS yet and if they mentioned anything else regarding your bicornuate uterus? My AS is on Friday and hoping they have good news for me.
Ok, so had my appt Friday but it was all a bit confusing..
So i was seeing a midwife up until now, but she just had her baby early and is now on maternity leave, so i met with one of the doctors at my practice on friday. During my US i asked my technician if she could tell if my uterus was bicornuate or not and she said there is no indication of a bicornuate uterus anymore, and my uterus was a normal oval.
I asked the dr what he thought and he said he doesnt think they should have said bicornuate based on my first ultrasound because he didnt think it looked like my uterus had a true septum. He said he would have suggested it was something else (it started with an A but now i forget)
Dr said whatever my uterine abnormality may be, it should have no impact on my pregnancy because my uterus looks oval now. He said after i have the baby, i can come in for some fancy 3D imaging to confirm whats really going on, if im curious.
So all in all i think i worried a shit ton for the last 13 weeks for nothing
Thats crazy that it happened to both of you too! In hindsight, i maybe wish i would have had another midwife or dr weigh in on my initial US where my midwife said it was "probably bicornuate".. from now on when i hear "probably" anything im "probably" going to get a second opinion