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Pregnancy (Expert Forum)
Concern about uterus
Answered by
Keith Downing, MD - Obstetrics, Gynecology
MA
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Concern about uterus
by princesskm, May 06, 2008 02:47PM
I was pregnant for 16wks beofre we found out the baby had passed at around 14wks. Everything was okay all the while i was pregnant.
After four months, i got pregnant again. I am 6wks and i had an ultrasound that showed everything progressing well with the baby but my doctor is concerned about the shape of my uterus. I am scheduled to see her again next week but she did not give me any other details.
I came home and resaerched a little. My uterus is wedge shaped. I am worried.
If anyone has any information about babies conceived in this kind of uterus, i would like to know. What causes these anomalies anyway? Especially after having a normal uterus before?
Thanks for your time.
After four months, i got pregnant again. I am 6wks and i had an ultrasound that showed everything progressing well with the baby but my doctor is concerned about the shape of my uterus. I am scheduled to see her again next week but she did not give me any other details.
I came home and resaerched a little. My uterus is wedge shaped. I am worried.
If anyone has any information about babies conceived in this kind of uterus, i would like to know. What causes these anomalies anyway? Especially after having a normal uterus before?
Thanks for your time.
Doctor's Answer
by Keith Downing, MD, May 11, 2008 07:11PM
, May 11, 2008 07:11PM
Hello,
If your uterus is "abnormally" shaped it is not a new finding, it has always been that way. What is called mullerian development, or simply put, the development of the reproductive organs is a complex process of tissue fusing and receding and the process can result in many commonly seen anomalies. Google mullerian anomalies and search the results to see examples. It is highly unlikely for a mullerian anomaly to result in a loss at 14 weeks. Pregnancy complications more typically include an early loss (in the case of a uterine septum), a preterm delivery, and malpresentation (a non-vertex fetal lie). I suggest you get more information from your doctor about the exact anomaly and their thoughts about how it might affect your present pregnancy.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
If your uterus is "abnormally" shaped it is not a new finding, it has always been that way. What is called mullerian development, or simply put, the development of the reproductive organs is a complex process of tissue fusing and receding and the process can result in many commonly seen anomalies. Google mullerian anomalies and search the results to see examples. It is highly unlikely for a mullerian anomaly to result in a loss at 14 weeks. Pregnancy complications more typically include an early loss (in the case of a uterine septum), a preterm delivery, and malpresentation (a non-vertex fetal lie). I suggest you get more information from your doctor about the exact anomaly and their thoughts about how it might affect your present pregnancy.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
