Anyone have a Bicornuate Uterus?

.Sara.

I was wondering if anyone has a Bicornuate Uterus or any uterine abnormalities. I'm currently 34 weeks pregnant with my daughter and the last 2 weeks I have been experiencing a lot of discomfort, pressure, "tearing" feeling and tightness on my right side (she is in my right horn). I have talked to my doctor about these issues and hes told me there is nothing we can do besides wait it out and there are no types of medications he can give me to help relieve some of the pain. I was wondering if you have an ideas or suggestions to help me out. I literally feel like I wont make it full term. Please let me know. Thanks.

styme46

I had a bicornuate uterus. But we didn't find it until I was 31 weeks pg with my dd. I'm not really sure why we didn't find it in my 20 week U/S, but that's another story. I actually ended up having my water break 5 days after I had my U/S at 31 weeks that found my bicornuate uterus and ended up having my dd then so I can't really help you with medications or symptoms.

Has your doctor said anything to you about fixing your bicornuate uterus eventually? My OB told me to heal for at least 6 months, then she would go in and cut out the septum tissue to give me a normal shaped uterus. I had dd in May, then had surgery to fix my uterus in January. I'm 5 weeks pg now but I'm fairly certain I will be considered high risk since I had a preemie the first time around even though my OB fixed the problem.

Good luck!

.Sara.

My doctor and I have discussed our options after the birth but he said in his opinion its not worth repairing it. I was told (by a different doctor) I couldnt have kids due to this condition and it just so happened that I got pregnent (after 5 miscarriages). I have had so many complications with this pregnancy. I just found out today she is laying transverse. I just hope everything works out and this pain goes away.

styme46

I would say based on the 5 miscarriages and issues with this pregnancy that it just might be worth it to try and fix it. Especially if you want more kids. Everything I read about it after I was diagnosed with it said that it's really hard to get and keep a pregnancy. And a premature birth is also pretty likely if you do get and keep a pregnancy.

I would get another opinion about getting it fixed. My doctor never said anything about NOT fixing it.

kcnurse77

I have a uterine anomaly. I was told I had a septate uterus and had my septum removed, which was long and thick. I carried 2 babies to full term in my right horn although they were both breech and literally stuck on that right side which was somewhat uncomfortable. When I had my c-sections I heard the doctors mention my uterus was abnormally shaped on the outside also (so bicornuate?). I am not sure if my babies get stuck breech because I have some residual septum at the top that doesnt allow them to turn or because my uterus is heart shaped at the top, but I firmly believe having that septum resected has helped me carry to full term. I can imagine having that baby transverse must be painful! I am currently 11 weeks pregnant in the right horn again. Good luck!

styme46

kcnurse77:

I have a uterine anomaly. I was told I had a septate uterus and had my septum removed, which was long and thick. I carried 2 babies to full term in my right horn although they were both breech and literally stuck on that right side which was somewhat uncomfortable. When I had my c-sections I heard the doctors mention my uterus was abnormally shaped on the outside also (so bicornuate?). I am not sure if my babies get stuck breech because I have some residual septum at the top that doesnt allow them to turn or because my uterus is heart shaped at the top, but I firmly believe having that septum resected has helped me carry to full term. I can imagine having that baby transverse must be painful! I am currently 11 weeks pregnant in the right horn again. Good luck!

This gives me much hope for the one I'm pregnant with now. I'm really hoping I'll be able to carry this one to full term! When I was diagnosed with my bicornuate uterus, my doctor never mentioned that I could go into labor early so I was completely shocked when my water broke. I thank my lucky stars every day that I have a happy and completely healthy 5 year old now.

kcnurse77

styme46:

kcnurse77:

I have a uterine anomaly. I was told I had a septate uterus and had my septum removed, which was long and thick. I carried 2 babies to full term in my right horn although they were both breech and literally stuck on that right side which was somewhat uncomfortable. When I had my c-sections I heard the doctors mention my uterus was abnormally shaped on the outside also (so bicornuate?). I am not sure if my babies get stuck breech because I have some residual septum at the top that doesnt allow them to turn or because my uterus is heart shaped at the top, but I firmly believe having that septum resected has helped me carry to full term. I can imagine having that baby transverse must be painful! I am currently 11 weeks pregnant in the right horn again. Good luck!

This gives me much hope for the one I'm pregnant with now. I'm really hoping I'll be able to carry this one to full term! When I was diagnosed with my bicornuate uterus, my doctor never mentioned that I could go into labor early so I was completely shocked when my water broke. I thank my lucky stars every day that I have a happy and completely healthy 5 year old now.

Im glad it gives you hope. I was always looking for success stories after 2 early losses and my diagnosis and surgery. Even though I have carried 2 to full term I still worry about this pregnancy - having an abnormal uterus is scary! Every child is a blessing to those of who have these issues. Keep the faith:)

.Sara.

kcnurse77:

styme46:

kcnurse77:

I have a uterine anomaly. I was told I had a septate uterus and had my septum removed, which was long and thick. I carried 2 babies to full term in my right horn although they were both breech and literally stuck on that right side which was somewhat uncomfortable. When I had my c-sections I heard the doctors mention my uterus was abnormally shaped on the outside also (so bicornuate?). I am not sure if my babies get stuck breech because I have some residual septum at the top that doesnt allow them to turn or because my uterus is heart shaped at the top, but I firmly believe having that septum resected has helped me carry to full term. I can imagine having that baby transverse must be painful! I am currently 11 weeks pregnant in the right horn again. Good luck!

This gives me much hope for the one I'm pregnant with now. I'm really hoping I'll be able to carry this one to full term! When I was diagnosed with my bicornuate uterus, my doctor never mentioned that I could go into labor early so I was completely shocked when my water broke. I thank my lucky stars every day that I have a happy and completely healthy 5 year old now.

Im glad it gives you hope. I was always looking for success stories after 2 early losses and my diagnosis and surgery. Even though I have carried 2 to full term I still worry about this pregnancy - having an abnormal uterus is scary! Every child is a blessing to those of who have these issues. Keep the faith:)

 

Both of you give me so much hope. I have been so depressed over that last 4 years because of the miscarriages. I am only 23 and I have so many medical conditions that complicate any pregnancy. Im type 2 diabetic, I have PCOS, Im RH-, I have a Bicornuate Uterus and a few other things. Im so worried about this pregnancy because Ive never made it this far into a pregnancy. Now that Im having these complications, my fear is to miscarry a full term baby. But Im trying to keep my spirts high. My baby shower is tomorrow so Im just going to try and stay positive! Thank you for sharing your stories. I now have hope  

HappyGoLuckyGal

I have a uterine didelphys--two completely separate uteri. I don't have much to offer you as I'm only 16 wks into my first pregnancy, but I think it's great that you made it all the way to 34 weeks. Medically, you're in great shape to have a completely healthy baby. Hoping your pain gets better.

.Sara.

HappyGoLuckyGal:

I have a uterine didelphys--two completely separate uteri. I don't have much to offer you as I'm only 16 wks into my first pregnancy, but I think it's great that you made it all the way to 34 weeks. Medically, you're in great shape to have a completely healthy baby. Hoping your pain gets better.

.Sara.

HappyGoLuckyGal:

I have a uterine didelphys--two completely separate uteri. I don't have much to offer you as I'm only 16 wks into my first pregnancy, but I think it's great that you made it all the way to 34 weeks. Medically, you're in great shape to have a completely healthy baby. Hoping your pain gets better.

Aww congrats! I have a few medical conditions but so far its been a very healthy pregnancy. I cant wait to find out tomorrow if she will be here early.