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Subseptate uterus

at my last u/s ( i was just over 6 weeks) the doctor reported i had  an subseptate uterus. what is this and what does it mean for me and my baby? i'm scared i'm not going to be able to carry the baby.

some one please help
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I have been diagnosed with sub septate uterus, I was on clomiphene for last 3 months, and I have not been able to concieve yet.
I have read that concieving should not be a problem with sub septate uterus
can someone please advise, why am I not able to even concieve.
I also had thyroid last year ( 5.75) , but that has been brought under control and now the values are 2.35 and 2..25.
I am currently on thyroxine.
I am not understanding why am I not able to concieve as yet can some one please help, I am becoming impatient and loosing hope with every passing day. I am feeling like ending my life.
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I have a subseptate uterus, my first pregnancy i was pregnant with twins. I had continuous bleeding in my first trimester and gradually it got better. My doc did a cervical stitch at 5 mths to prevent premature delivery. I delivered 2 mths premature, both my twins were fine ,stayed in the incubator for 2 days. They r now 6 n a half yrs old and healthy.
I am 14 wks pregnant now with my 2nd pregnancy. Single baby. Have had spotting since the first day. Stopped at 11 wks but has started again in the 14th week. My last scan was at 12 weeks all was ok. Have been taking it easy all throughout, wonder whts the cause for this recurrent spotting. Will go for u/s tomo. Anyone experiencing same symptoms?? Plz share.
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hi there,

i need your help i am 24weeks(6 months ) pregnant and i have subseptate uterus which is in y shape i have consultant different doctors say some say that they need to put stitches to the   uterus to avoid obsortion and premature of the baby, so  i need some more information about this should go ahead with this or not as doctor say that the  cervix is normal and if i go ahead with with this stitches will there be any complication in me and baby. please help with this very much worried with this.
regards,
mangla
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Hi there,

I have been told exactly the same from my 6+ week dating scan - that I have a heart shaped uterus. At first I was told by the U/S op that all looked normal (saw the bubba, saw a heart beat and then heard the heart beat!) - but that I seem to have a cyst in one of my ovaries. This scared me no end. He also asked many questions about bleeding, if I had miscarried before and if had twins in the family. The U/S op went from upbeat to very quiet about something. I was totally confused by all this and went away feeling pretty scared. Then my doctor called, having seen the images, and said that the 'cyst' was nothing to worry about - just something that was pushing out hormones to keep the foetus going. But what she did see was that my uterus is heart shaped (subseptate) and that I should go for a more detailed gyne scan asap. She didn't say much more so once again I feel confused and scared. Have been looking on the web and found your post. My scan is not for another 2 days and I just need some support, information and to know what the possible outcomes could be! How did your pregnancy go? What sort of things should I expect? Hoping you are well and happy and with a lovely healthy baby. Look forward to hearing from you... Jo ;)
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398501 tn?1334702273
thank you so much for your reply it has been a big help
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342988 tn?1299782356
I pulled this from another website.  
It talks about what you are asking.  It seems like you need to ask your doctor exactly what he/she saw.


Q.
"At my 12 week scan I was told I had a heart-shaped uterus. I asked if this had any implications and the nurse said it was just a variation. However, I have read that I am likely to have a premature baby as my uterus will not expand enough. How much truth is there to this?"


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The uterus is formed very early on in the life of a female embryo. It develops from two ducts or tubes lying side by side. These ducts gradually grow together to form one hollow organ. Occasionally, variations in this development occur, leading to a range of different uterine shapes.

The most extreme version is a ‘double uterus’ – two uteri (and two vaginas) side by side. This is very rare! Other, less rare but still uncommon, variations include the ‘subseptate uterus’ and ‘bicornuate uterus’. In both of these, the two embryonic tubes are joined to form a single uterus, but a ‘septum’ (or length of shared wall) remains, running partially down the middle of the inside of the uterus. The subseptate uterus looks and feels the same as a normal uterus from the outside, whilst the top of the bicornuate uterus is broad and dimpled in the middle – ‘heart shaped’ describes it perfectly!

The practical effect of either a subseptate or bicornuate uterus depends on the length of the septum. The septum may be nothing more than a bump on the inside wall of the uterus. This is unlikely to affect either pregnancy or childbirth, and may only be discovered accidentally during an ultrasound scan or caesarean section.

Very occasionally, the septum may almost divide the uterus. This can have implications for the pregnancy and childbirth. If the fertilised egg implants on the septum, miscarriage is more likely. Premature labour is also a possibility, because the muscle walls of a divided uterus may not stretch as well those of a normal uterus. The baby is much more likely to lie in the breech position, since he cannot turn round easily. The first and second stages of labour are usually normal, but there is an increased risk that the placenta may be retained in the third stage.

There are many variations in between these two extremes of a subseptate and bicornuate uterus. It is impossible to predict the possible effect on pregnancy without knowing the length of the septum. ‘Heart shaped’ suggests a minor variation rather than a major abnormality. If it had been otherwise, I'm sure you would have been referred prompted to an obstetrician to discuss the future management of your pregnancy.
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