Question 1

i was told i have a subseptate uterus. what does this mean? can it cause complications?

Accepted Answer

"Womb divider": If the uteruswomb) is likened to a residence for fetal development then a sub-septate uterus is a "room"(womb)' divider that only goes part of the way from mid- wall to ceiling. If it is partial, most pregnancies continue without problems.

Question 2

just been told i have a subseptate uterus, how do you get this condition? wasn't picked up before in scans. i've had 2 children.

Accepted Answer

Septate: Separations of the uterus are usually a birth defect.  The extent can be minimal or quite extensive.  The fact that you have had 2 children is excellent suggesting that your septum is probably not anything to worry about.  On another note, he septum, or other uterine defects can also be associated with defects of the kidney and urinary collecting system.

Question 3

can a surgical abortion cause an arcuate or subseptate uterus? or can these conditions cause issues for an abortion procedure and recovery?

Accepted Answer

No: No, a sub-septate uterus is not caused by abortion procedures. However, a full intrauterine septum can be a problem at surgical abortion if the "wrong side" not containing the pregnancy is evacuated erroneously.-

Question 4

i had hysteroscopy 3 weeks ago to separate subseptate uterus. dr recommended another hysteroscopy to check for any adhesions. is this a normal procedure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Formation of adhesions can interfere with future menstrual cycles and pregnancy. The walls of the uterus are "sticky" after this procedure so a follow up hysteroscopy is an easy way to check for postoperative adhesion formation.

Question 5

what does subseptate variety of uterus mean?

Accepted Answer

Tissue dividing : A band of tissue dividing your uterus, often in half. It can interfere with getting and staying pregnant. It can often be removed with an outpatient procedure called a hysteroscopy.

Question 6

i have a subseptate uterus. i have received a referral to a gynaecologist. how do they found out the extent of this? is this common? is pregnancy ok?

Accepted Answer

Optuons: Usually by hysterosalpingogram or hysteroscopy. One is a radiography procedure and the other an endoscopic procedure. Pregnancy usually risky unless internal anatomy known and amenable to propwr implantation.  Talk to your ob.

Question 7

i have a subseptate uterus. i've been trying to get pregnant for a little over 2 years could this be the reason im not, i also have irregular periods

Accepted Answer

Septate uterus: A septate uterus involves normal external structure but two endometrial cavities. Although it has not been proven, there may be an association with spontaneous abortion or preterm birth. However, the anomaly should have no bearing on fertilization or implantation of the zygote. Irregular uterine bleeding may be associated with anovulation. Your ob-gyn should try to establish the cause.

Question 8

my wife has to go for uterus removal. can she have orgasm s after that?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Having a hysterectomy should not prevent her from having an orgasm.

Question 9

im 33. is fluid behind uterus common u/s  finding? what causes it to stay there? 
whenever i've had it done they see normal amount of fluid behind uterus

Accepted Answer

Peritoneal fluid: It is normal for a small amount of peritoneal fluid to rest in the most gravitationally  dependent part of the pelvis behind the uterus. If there is a small "lake" in that location, other medical concerns are in play.

Question 10

told years ago i had retroverted uterus, u/s confirmed.then two years ago u/s said anteverted and then one year ago said retroverted again! how?

Accepted Answer

"Lost in space": The uterus is supported by ligaments that allow it to be moveable in space and not fixed in a certain position forever. That is the "flip side" of your question.

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I was told i have a subseptate uterus. what does this mean? can it cause complications?

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Just been told i have a subseptate uterus, how do you get this condition? wasn't picked up before in scans. i've had 2 children.

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Can a surgical abortion cause an arcuate or subseptate uterus? or can these conditions cause issues for an abortion procedure and recovery?

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I had hysteroscopy 3 weeks ago to separate subseptate uterus. dr recommended another hysteroscopy to check for any adhesions. is this a normal procedure?

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What does subseptate variety of uterus mean?

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I have a subseptate uterus. i have received a referral to a gynaecologist. how do they found out the extent of this? is this common? is pregnancy ok?

A member asked:

I have a subseptate uterus. i've been trying to get pregnant for a little over 2 years could this be the reason im not, i also have irregular periods

A member asked:

My wife has to go for uterus removal. can she have orgasm s after that?

A member asked:

Im 33. is fluid behind uterus common u/s finding? what causes it to stay there? whenever i've had it done they see normal amount of fluid behind uterus

A member asked:

Told years ago i had retroverted uterus, u/s confirmed.then two years ago u/s said anteverted and then one year ago said retroverted again! how?

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