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Bicornuate uterus ...
I have been posting on the GP board, but someone suggested I post my question here. My doctor has just informed me that I may have 2 uteruses. I have to go in for HSG to determine if I do. Anyone here have experience with this and successful at getting pregnant?? I have never before heard of this and feel a little confused. Thanks!
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Re: Bicornuate uterus ...
I'm just a lurker on here, but I have a bicornuate (I've actually been trying to keep an eye out for others, that's why I've been lurking here). There are a few different types and levels of severity, so the HSG should make things a little clearer for you. Mine was discovered by CT scan. Then I had an HSG, but the radiologist performing it was clueless and we got no good pictures. I had an MRI after that showing a definite heart shape. But, there are 2 possibilities - a septum, which is just fibrous tissue splitting the uterus that can be removed, or a very thick wall that's a continuation of the outer wall that most doctors will not touch. We couldn't tell on the MRI, so I went in for a laproscope so my doctor could see it for himself. If it was a septum, he was going to cut it out while he was in there. Mine is the thick wall and is very severe. It splits my uterus almost all the way down to the cervix, completely closing off one side and leaving the other side barely open enough for a scope. I pretty much have 2 completely separate uteruses. We have been TTC for 17 months with no luck, but there may also be some male infertility issues - we're not sure yet. My doctor really wants me to do IVF, one embryo would be implanted at a time to ensure plenty of room for growth, but we don't really think that's what we want to do. For now, we are pursuing adoption. I'm sorry my story is probably not what you were hoping for, but each case is different. There is an excellent group on BabyFit just for people with uterine anomilies. It's named bicornuate uterus and the girls there are awesome. Lots of good info and support.
Wow, this really turned into a book - sorry! Just don't google it, there's lots of bad news out there that isn't necessarily true. You can get pregnant and even have multiple successful pregnancies. Most people don't even know they have it!
You're welcome
It always helps to know you aren't the only one!
My periods have typically been very regular, but they started me on BCP because of painful cramping - probably from the endometriosis my doctor found when he went in for the laproscopy. Lately, though, they've been all over the place. Last cycle was a week early, this one over a week late. Not sure what's going on there. The doctor's office just says wait a little longer and they can give me something to get it started, which I assume to be BCP.
My doctor ordered the SA after we had been TTC for a year - around the same time I had the lap. From what I understand, they don't usually test him until you have been trying without success. We did it twice and both came back as insufficient volume, but I don't really know what that means. After we found out the severity of my bicornuate, we just kind of left it alone, but I wonder about it sometimes. I think the nurse said if the second one came back the same they would give him a referral for a urologist. I just figured there was no point in putting him through any more if we weren't going to do anything with it.
Hi! I have a unicornuate uterus - which is basically just half a uterus. And a 3 week old daughter... so please know there IS hope when you have a uterine anomaly!
I'd suggest joining the Mullerian Anomaly yahoo group for lots of info on bicornuate, uterine didelphys, etc. They are a great group of women with TONS of info, a medical expert, etc.
https://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MullerianAnomalies/
Here is a link to a blog with info, too
https://mulleriananomalies.blogspot.com/
Good luck!
:::raises hand::: I was diagnosed with bicornuate uterus prior to getting pregnant and I am currently pregnant with #2 (stick baby stick). No problem getting knocked up. I did have preterm labor which is common since often your uterus cannot expand as normal if there is a septum at all, anyways my ptlabor was stopped and I delivered a healthy baby at 39 weeks.
Take it from me, No matter what the doctors say, never let them take your hope away!
I mostly lurk here, but I'm pregnat with complete uterine didelphys (same as lizziebee). It did take us a little longer to get pregnant than some, but no length of time for any alarm (six cycles). I did chart too, with complex parts, I wanted to know what they were up to (for me this was helpful). This varies from case to case for people.
I've been watched throughout by a MFM doctor first for cervical competence and now we're starting to look for IUGR. I've been seen every week since 12 weeks and my OB plans to stick with this until I deliver, due to pre-term labor issues that I've had. Also I've been on modified bedrest since 14 weeks due to fluctuating cervical lengths. I have had issues with my placenta as well, only half of it recieves blood flow and the other half is positioned on the wall between my two uteruses that recieves no blood flow. This is how it's been since implantation, though it doesn't seemed to have slowed my little one down at all. All in all, my body has been able to accommodate him as best it can and he's growing beautifully.
The MFM and OB both still feel like I will not carry to term, they think my uterus is just to small. The goal is currently 32 weeks, then 34 weeks, then they agree they will be "comfortable" if he is born anytime after this. If they do confirm this for you, when you are pregnant you will be closely watched by doctors. It has been more difficult than a "normal" pregnancy with all of the added appointments, bedrest, time in and out of work, and worry, but he is worth every second of it. Good luck to you.