Bicornuate or Fibroids?

[springvan]

Hello! I'm 6 weeks 3 days pregnant. I had my first ultrasound yesterday and saw a strong heartbeat and embryo measuring right on schedule. Then my doctor called me later and said the tech told her she saw either a small fibroid or that I may have a bicornuate uterus. She said they couldn't be sure what was going on or what the diagnosis was until I was at least 12 weeks along, if the pregnancy continues that long. I asked where the baby was implanted, as I understand that makes a huge difference in some of these cases, but she said she hadn't seen the report yet. I don't understand any of this. Why can't it be diagnosed sooner? And why can't they tell the difference between the two conditions? Shouldn't I be sent to a specialist in this case? I'm really concerned, especially as she seems to have no answers for me.

[mary345]

i have a bicornuate uterus and i am not sure why they were not able to see that i was diagnosed with it with my first pregnancy and i was only 8 wks along i was sent to a specialist to confirm and they did a 3d-4d scan another way they can tell is if your kidneys are in the wrong place or mishaped in some way which is very common with a bicornuate uterus. i have had 2 successfull pregnancies they were complicated and i did go into preterm labor and i am now 35 wks.

[springvan]

Thanks for your message! What's strange is that my OB said I wouldn't have another u/s for 6 more weeks. That seems wrong with everything I'm reading. Like you said, I should be seeing a specialist or at the very least monitored more frequently. Maybe it's time for a new OB. Sigh.
Thanks again!

[carpediemforlife]

Well I have fibroids and I can tell you what I know.....
I have 2 large ones that are grapefruit size they are going to measure once a month (estrogen can make them larger) and depending on where they are they can affect your pregnancy.  My fibroids are luckily not in a location to effect my baby.  But they can be reduced in size if need be thru a radiology based procedure.  

And to determine if  you have a bicornuate uterus you can get a specialized scan that is much more detailed to determine it.  I might suggested you contact an RE to see if they couldnt give you better direction if your OB cannot.