4 Common Uterine Abnormalities You Need To Know

With the rising cases of infertility, many women are getting worried they may not be able to conceive just in time. Aside from hormonal imbalance and ovarian problems, the abnormal uterus may also cause difficulty in women who are trying to conceive.

The uterus is a pear-shaped organ tucked away in your pelvis as defined by Baby Centre UK. This is the place where the baby grows. About 3 in 100 females are born with this defect. There are different types of uterine abnormalities per Bold Sky, often classified according to its shape, structure and size.

Most of these conditions do not have any signs or symptoms according to March of Dimes. You may not be aware that you have the congenital uterine condition until you plan to get pregnant. Many of these conditions may not cause any problems during pregnancy but some have high chances of miscarriages or preterm births. Since the uterus is typically weak when you have a uterine abnormality, it may not be able to hold the baby for the whole term causing complications.

Unicornuate Uterus

The uterus is comparatively small (about half) than the normal ones if you have this type of uterine abnormality. You only have one fallopian tube as well. Because of the shape, it is described as a uterus with one horn. Surgery can't make the uterus any larger. This type of disorder is very rare, affecting one in a thousand female. If you have this type of uterus, you probably have two ovaries but only one will be connected to the uterus.

Bicornuate Uterus

The uterus is more heart-shaped than pear-shaped in this type of uterine abnormality. March of Dimes adds that the uterus has two cavities instead of one large cavity. It has one big indentation at the top. Good thing is that this condition does not require surgery to repair it.

Septate Uterus

This is the most common congenital uterine condition where the inside of the uterus is divided by a fibrous wall called a septum. This condition can cause to repeat miscarriages so often, they are advised to undergo surgery to repair the uterus. About one in 45 women are affected by this abnormality.

Didelphic Uterus

In this condition, the uterus has two inner separate cavities, each with its own cervix or vagina. This is a very rare form of uterine abnormality.

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