Question 1

can a bicornuate uterus cause abnormal period?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Periods can be irregular.

Question 2

can a bicornuate uterus be a cause of dysmenorrhea? i've always had severe cramps, got checked out & the only thing they found was bicornuate uterus.

Accepted Answer

Possibly: A bicornuate uterus, is a partially split uterus that has formed in the shape of a heart, with two “horns” or areas at the top of the uterus. Like any abnormality in the shape of the uterus, bicornuate uterus can cause dysmenorrhea.  More importantly, bicornuate uterus can  cause recurrent pregnancy loss, preterm delivery, or fetal growth retardation, but successful term pregnancy is possible.

Question 3

for 2 weeks i have had a lot of nausea, even thrown up and dry heaved. i've had mirena (levonorgestrel) for 1 year but also have a bicornuate uterus. what is the cause?

Accepted Answer

See a Provider: It would be unusual to be pregnant with a mirena, (levonorgestrel) but not impossible.  In any case, you need to see a provider and get checked out as soon as possible.

Question 4

what causes a bicornuate uterus

Accepted Answer

Embryologic variatio: Formation of organ systems of the embryo complete by end of third month; at a critical point, male or female sex organs differentiate. The mullerian ducts will resorb entirely in the male, and form the uterus in female. But top of these ducts may not fuse and become double-headed (bicorneate). In young women this is often not  known until pregnant, and they would be considered high risk for probs.

Question 5

iud placed and later an us found i had a bicornuate uterus. if the iud still causes pain due to it being shifted will insurance cover removal of iud?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Best to check with your insurance. Regardless you need it removed.

Question 6

i just got my mirena (levonorgestrel) out and was told that during removal it wouldn't hurt. i screamed it hurt so bad! what would cause it to hurt like that? i have a bicornuate uterus.

Accepted Answer

Cramps.: Your uterine anomaly could certainly explain the unusual pain from iud removal. Preparation with Arthrotec can prevent such discomfort. Cervical manipulation and uterine contractions can cause cramps that should gradually get better and respond to nsaids such as Motrin tylenol (acetaminophen) or aleve.

Question 7

i recently miscarried at 7 weeks. diagnosed with iga and possibly igg deficiency . also have bicornuate uterus. can igg and iga def. cause miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

Clarification: See your doctor to go over the test results to get clarification. It is unclear here if your doctor was testing IgG and IgA as part of an antiphospholipid antibody workup for miscarriage or if you are referring to the genetic disorder of the immune system referred to as IgA deficiency. The impact on pregnancy depends on the diagnosis.

Question 8

what is a septate/bicornuate uterus?

Accepted Answer

Uterine Division: During embryonic development, the uterus forms as 2 tubes fuse together.  The area where they join is supposed to go away and leave an empty uterine cavity.  Sometimes this doesn't happen normally and the uterus is divided into two sides.  There are many ways this can happen.  There can be a right and left uterus (bicornuate) or just a partial division down the middle of the uterus  (septum).

Question 9

can any other woman have a bicornuate uterus?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although not common, many women can have this.

Question 10

could you tell me what is the septate/bicornuate uterus?

Accepted Answer

See below: It's a uterus that has an extra piece of tissue that walls off the uterus into 2 sections.

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Can a bicornuate uterus cause abnormal period?

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Can a bicornuate uterus be a cause of dysmenorrhea? i've always had severe cramps, got checked out & the only thing they found was bicornuate uterus.

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For 2 weeks i have had a lot of nausea, even thrown up and dry heaved. i've had mirena (levonorgestrel) for 1 year but also have a bicornuate uterus. what is the cause?

A member asked:

What causes a bicornuate uterus

A member asked:

Iud placed and later an us found i had a bicornuate uterus. if the iud still causes pain due to it being shifted will insurance cover removal of iud?

A member asked:

I just got my mirena (levonorgestrel) out and was told that during removal it wouldn't hurt. i screamed it hurt so bad! what would cause it to hurt like that? i have a bicornuate uterus.

A member asked:

I recently miscarried at 7 weeks. diagnosed with iga and possibly igg deficiency . also have bicornuate uterus. can igg and iga def. cause miscarriage?

A member asked:

What is a septate/bicornuate uterus?

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Can any other woman have a bicornuate uterus?

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Could you tell me what is the septate/bicornuate uterus?

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