XP: Hysteroscopy - Septate Confirmed (A Vent & Opinions Needed)

SarahMeyer0823 · April 2013

I went in this morning for my hysteroscopy to remove polyps and scar tissue. They also found that I DID have a septate and that was removed as well.

So, as my siggy indicates, my uterus was found to be Y shaped when I had my HSG last August. My RE just said he didn't think it needed to be explored further. I was so green to the whole fertility stuff at the time I didn't think anything of it. Then when I got pregnant the next month, it completely left my mind. But once I lost our second child in 5 months, it quickly reemerged.

I told my OB I wanted an MRI or 3d Ultrasound or something to rule out a septate. When they did the ultrasound, that's when they found the polyps and scar tissue. My OB and the tech weren't sure if there was a septate or not. The RE was adamant he didn't believe it was a septate or biocorunate. He even said that again this morning before the surgery.

It's frustrating. Why wouldn't he look into this initially? Shouldn't it be common practice if one has an abnormally shaped uterus to do that? Is it not? What has other's experiences been?

The doctor told my husband after the procedure that the septate wasn't the cause of the miscarriage and that it was the Trisomy. But...he doesn't necessarily know that. (I hadn't seen my RE since I graduated at 8 weeks). And I Know that I'll never know for sure and I'll always kind of wonder. I know that more than likely it was the Trisomy.

*sigh* It sucks. But I'm glad this is over. I feel good about moving forward and starting to try again soon. DH & I are moving back home to Missouri next month, so we'll be seeing a new RE, which I'm thankful for. Because I think I would be switching anyway. Or is that unreasonable??

RunCC37 · April 2013

I'm just getting started with all of the testing, but it sounds to me like a new doctor is a good idea. I had an u/s done in January and my OB told me that I have an irregular shape possibly bicornuate. I didn't think much of it, but when I saw my RE for

monimu13 · April 2013

I'm glad that you got some answers and sorry again for your losses. Not sure where in MO you are moving back to ( I see you guys are Royals fans:)... but if you need a recommendation in the STL area let me know, I think mine is great.

SarahMeyer0823 · April 2013

monimu13:
I'm glad that you got some answers and sorry again for your losses. Not sure where in MO you are moving back t

ufsandra85 · April 2013

https://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MullerianAnomalies/ This is a great group for people with septums. They also have a list of doctors who are knowledgable and can be trusted

BellaLux · April 2013

I'm so sorry Sarah! I understand your frustration:-( I was repeatedly told by OB and RE that my fibroids were not the cause of the tubal blockage and it was perfectly fine to move forward with the IVF. Well, after it failed and we decided to take an exten

Cara1024 · April 2013

I'm so glad the septum was removed! I hate so much that it took this long to confirm though. i can imagine how upsetting that must be. When they did the ultrasound did they think they saw a septate? I ask because I was told I had a bicornuate after my HSG