Comments on: Diagnosis: Uterine Anomalies http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/diagnosis-uterine-anomalies/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:31:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Bionic Baby Mama http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/diagnosis-uterine-anomalies/comment-page-1/#comment-59089 Bionic Baby Mama Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:33:58 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=101#comment-59089 I have a vaginal septum and two cervices but a single, normal uterus. I'm posting this here because the system of classifying Mullerian anomalies doesn't include people like me, so plenty of doctors don't think we exist. If you have exterior Mullerian anomalies -- vaginal septum, double cervix, septate cervix -- it is of course important to get your uterus checked out, but don't assume it can't be normal. I was very upset while waiting for my MRI results, and very confused when they said my uterus was okay. I got a second opinion on the films (and an HSG) before I would believe it. If anyone out there wants to talk, feel free to email me via my blog. I have a vaginal septum and two cervices but a single, normal uterus. I’m posting this here because the system of classifying Mullerian anomalies doesn’t include people like me, so plenty of doctors don’t think we exist.

If you have exterior Mullerian anomalies — vaginal septum, double cervix, septate cervix — it is of course important to get your uterus checked out, but don’t assume it can’t be normal. I was very upset while waiting for my MRI results, and very confused when they said my uterus was okay. I got a second opinion on the films (and an HSG) before I would believe it.

If anyone out there wants to talk, feel free to email me via my blog.

]]> By: Stacey http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/diagnosis-uterine-anomalies/comment-page-1/#comment-58197 Stacey Sat, 08 May 2010 00:31:57 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=101#comment-58197 I am a 33 year old with a Right Unicornuate Uterus, one tube, both ovaries (one free floating up in my ribs LOL). I have 3 beautiful healthy children, all of which were LATE :) I did not know of my condition until after I had given birth to my 2 boys. We experienced secondary infertility trying for our third child and that is when an HSG uncovered my one lonely horn :) My husband and I decided we would finish out that month of trying and if it did not "happen" we would thank God for the 2 healthy children we had and consider our family complete. But 9 months (and 10 days) later we had our daughter! I am thankful I had healthy normal pregnancies and also glad I was not aware of my anomaly prior to having my first 2 babies. It is a frightening diagnosis. I want to share my story with anyone who may benefit from knowing a "success" story. Don't give up. I am a 33 year old with a Right Unicornuate Uterus, one tube, both ovaries (one free floating up in my ribs LOL). I have 3 beautiful healthy children, all of which were LATE :) I did not know of my condition until after I had given birth to my 2 boys. We experienced secondary infertility trying for our third child and that is when an HSG uncovered my one lonely horn :)
My husband and I decided we would finish out that month of trying and if it did not “happen” we would thank God for the 2 healthy children we had and consider our family complete. But 9 months (and 10 days) later we had our daughter!
I am thankful I had healthy normal pregnancies and also glad I was not aware of my anomaly prior to having my first 2 babies. It is a frightening diagnosis. I want to share my story with anyone who may benefit from knowing a “success” story. Don’t give up.

]]> By: Betony http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/diagnosis-uterine-anomalies/comment-page-1/#comment-55455 Betony Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:22:12 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=101#comment-55455 I am 28 & have a bicornate uterus. I had no trouble conceiving or carrying my daughter to term. During birthmy vaginal septum tore and was removed 8 weeks post partum. With this small exception, my pregnancy was normal, enjoyable & not at all high risk! It was not expected that I'd carry full term, but I did. I'd say each case is different! I am happy to report we plan a home birth with our future pregnancy. I am 28 & have a bicornate uterus. I had no trouble conceiving or carrying my daughter to term. During birthmy vaginal septum tore and was removed 8 weeks post partum. With this small exception, my pregnancy was normal, enjoyable & not at all high risk! It was not expected that I’d carry full term, but I did. I’d say each case is different! I am happy to report we plan a home birth with our future pregnancy.

]]> By: Catherine http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/diagnosis-uterine-anomalies/comment-page-1/#comment-26649 Catherine Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:40:53 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=101#comment-26649 I am 54yo .. about to turn 55 and have a bicornate uteri fully divided and both fully functional. well were until I hit menopause. <br /><br />my DD was carried in the right urerus.. and my DS in the left (funny note: she is right handed he is left handed..LOL) both were 4 weeks early.. beautiful and healthy.. <br /><br />I am now awaiting hysterectomy because I have a thickened endometrial lining (13mm) and because of my anatomy.. {{grin}} they can not biopsy it. apparently little swimmers can go up.. but nothing else.. and blood can come down but nothing else. <br />So I am told, it was a good thing I had both babies C-sections. <br /><br />to all who have such.. it can be fun.. and funny.. but do take good care post menopause. it can be a problem too. I am 54yo .. about to turn 55 and have a bicornate uteri fully divided and both fully functional. well were until I hit menopause.

my DD was carried in the right urerus.. and my DS in the left (funny note: she is right handed he is left handed..LOL) both were 4 weeks early.. beautiful and healthy..

I am now awaiting hysterectomy because I have a thickened endometrial lining (13mm) and because of my anatomy.. {{grin}} they can not biopsy it. apparently little swimmers can go up.. but nothing else.. and blood can come down but nothing else.
So I am told, it was a good thing I had both babies C-sections.

to all who have such.. it can be fun.. and funny.. but do take good care post menopause. it can be a problem too.

]]> By: cowboyboot lady http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/diagnosis-uterine-anomalies/comment-page-1/#comment-26648 cowboyboot lady Mon, 18 May 2009 18:25:00 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=101#comment-26648 I was diagnosed with uterus didelphys and septum (two uterus and two cervix) over a year ago. I am 31 years old next month. Doctors told me that I should be able to conceive and carry baby, but at high risk for preterm labor. I hope to marry in the near future and give it a go! I am documenting my journey on my new blog. I am both excited and nervous about my reproductive future! I was diagnosed with uterus didelphys and septum (two uterus and two cervix) over a year ago. I am 31 years old next month. Doctors told me that I should be able to conceive and carry baby, but at high risk for preterm labor. I hope to marry in the near future and give it a go! I am documenting my journey on my new blog. I am both excited and nervous about my reproductive future!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/diagnosis-uterine-anomalies/comment-page-1/#comment-26647 Anonymous Sun, 17 May 2009 20:57:00 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=101#comment-26647 Please don't give up ladies, I to was diagnosed with a bicornuate uterus back in 1985, after surgery,3 months later I was allowed to start back with my clomid, (150mg)I got pregnant and carried 38 weeks and had a scheduled c-section giving birth to a healthy 6 lb 9 oz baby boy, followed 20 months later with another 38 weeker, a 7 lb 2 oz baby girl, the trick is finding a good Dr who knows what they are doing, it is not a hopeless diagnosis, please keep the faith :-) Please don’t give up ladies, I to was diagnosed with a bicornuate uterus back in 1985, after surgery,3 months later I was allowed to start back with my clomid, (150mg)I got pregnant and carried 38 weeks and had a scheduled c-section giving birth to a healthy 6 lb 9 oz baby boy, followed 20 months later with another 38 weeker, a 7 lb 2 oz baby girl, the trick is finding a good Dr who knows what they are doing, it is not a hopeless diagnosis, please keep the faith :-)

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/diagnosis-uterine-anomalies/comment-page-1/#comment-26646 Anonymous Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:09:00 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=101#comment-26646 This is the second poster again, the one who found out recently about a uterine septum during a lap/hysteroscopy. <br/><br/>As a follow-up, I just wanted to let those who may have this condition that chances tog et pregnant aren't completely dire. In December 2008, I took my first round of clomid and found out on New Years Eve 2008 that I was pregnant. I am due in September 2009. This is the second poster again, the one who found out recently about a uterine septum during a lap/hysteroscopy.

As a follow-up, I just wanted to let those who may have this condition that chances tog et pregnant aren’t completely dire. In December 2008, I took my first round of clomid and found out on New Years Eve 2008 that I was pregnant. I am due in September 2009.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/diagnosis-uterine-anomalies/comment-page-1/#comment-26645 Anonymous Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:24:00 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=101#comment-26645 I found out in college that I had a vaginal septum, and resulting two cervices, when I went to the Gynocologist for the first time. It was very unsettling. SInce then I have gotten used to being a lab specimin for residents and newly minted doctors. I got used to reminding the nurses on my annual visits that I would need two PAP smears.<br/><br/>I was told initially that it would be difficult to become pregnant, that I would be suseptible to miscarriange and may not be able to carry a baby to term. <br/><br/>After a long duration of not seeking to get pregnant (long story), my DH and I wanted to find out if it was possible. I had this anomoly and that I was pushing the age limit (just over 40). My RE decided it was time to find out exactly what was going on under the hood and I had a lap/hysteroscopy. They removed the vaginal septum during the procedure, but what they didn't expect to find was that I had a uterine septum too. The RE did not remove it at that time because he didn't have my permission to so so. He intimated that if I were 24, he'd recommend that I have surgery in the future to remove it. But since my time is limited, he recommended to try my luck with it. I found out in college that I had a vaginal septum, and resulting two cervices, when I went to the Gynocologist for the first time. It was very unsettling. SInce then I have gotten used to being a lab specimin for residents and newly minted doctors. I got used to reminding the nurses on my annual visits that I would need two PAP smears.

I was told initially that it would be difficult to become pregnant, that I would be suseptible to miscarriange and may not be able to carry a baby to term.

After a long duration of not seeking to get pregnant (long story), my DH and I wanted to find out if it was possible. I had this anomoly and that I was pushing the age limit (just over 40). My RE decided it was time to find out exactly what was going on under the hood and I had a lap/hysteroscopy. They removed the vaginal septum during the procedure, but what they didn’t expect to find was that I had a uterine septum too. The RE did not remove it at that time because he didn’t have my permission to so so. He intimated that if I were 24, he’d recommend that I have surgery in the future to remove it. But since my time is limited, he recommended to try my luck with it.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/diagnosis-uterine-anomalies/comment-page-1/#comment-26644 Anonymous Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:19:00 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=101#comment-26644 This information was very helpful and hopeful to me as my daughter has recently been diagnosed with bicornuate uterine anomaly. Further testing is being done to decipher the extent of this situation. Thank you for your site. I have not heard of this congenital abnormality before. This information was very helpful and hopeful to me as my daughter has recently been diagnosed with bicornuate uterine anomaly. Further testing is being done to decipher the extent of this situation. Thank you for your site. I have not heard of this congenital abnormality before.

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