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Double Uterus
How can you conceive a baby with a double uterus?
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You don't mean a baby with a double uterus, do you? You mean yourself? Women can have many uterine shapes: a heart-shaped uterus, a bicornuate uterus, a septate uterus, two uteruses, and even ones with two uteruses, two cervixes and even two vaginas.
In the case of a "double uterus," (by which I take it you mean two uteruses), the sperm can enter the cervix as it would for soemone for only a single uterus, and go in and find an egg, all as usual. The main risk is not that you would fail to conceive, but that if there are two uteruses, you would possibly have a small uterus without enough capacity to hold a baby all the way to term, so the doctors would be most concerned about premature labor.
Uteruses have a lot of stretch (that is what they are made to do), but because the condition is rare, I haven't ever read if anyone has studied the capacity of one uterus to carry a baby to term in a woman that has two. As for less unusual uniquely shaped uteruses, such as heart-shaped or bicornuate, the risk the doctors most commonly quote is the same, about whether the uterus has enough room to carry a baby as it grows.
The conception thing isn't the problem, a sperm will get in if there is a cervix to enter. The space issue is the thing. Good luck!
In the case of a "double uterus," (by which I take it you mean two uteruses), the sperm can enter the cervix as it would for soemone for only a single uterus, and go in and find an egg, all as usual. The main risk is not that you would fail to conceive, but that if there are two uteruses, you would possibly have a small uterus without enough capacity to hold a baby all the way to term, so the doctors would be most concerned about premature labor.
Uteruses have a lot of stretch (that is what they are made to do), but because the condition is rare, I haven't ever read if anyone has studied the capacity of one uterus to carry a baby to term in a woman that has two. As for less unusual uniquely shaped uteruses, such as heart-shaped or bicornuate, the risk the doctors most commonly quote is the same, about whether the uterus has enough room to carry a baby as it grows.
The conception thing isn't the problem, a sperm will get in if there is a cervix to enter. The space issue is the thing. Good luck!
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I had heard of different uterine shapes (it's unknown just how much problem they really cause in pregnancy, because they don't know how many women have babies as normal even with heart-shaped or bicornuate uteruses and just never know they have a different shape of uterus), but the one that blew my mind was the having two vaginas, cervixes and uteruses. What about periods? How would a man know which one to use when having sex? (LOL) Apparently it happens, though. My ultrasound tech mentioned that he recently was the first person to tell a 17-year-old that she had two vaginas. Wow!
Wow, it is strange to hear about someone having two vagina's.
My cousin doesn't have a vagina. That's weird too. She can have some kind of surgery done to make a vagina if she wants to have sex, but she can never become pregnant. Now that's freaky!
My cousin doesn't have a vagina. That's weird too. She can have some kind of surgery done to make a vagina if she wants to have sex, but she can never become pregnant. Now that's freaky!
Very interesting!!!! I didn't know there were different shaped uteruses, especially two uteruses! :))
My uterus is in a heart shape, and when I had my last laparoscopy my doctor wanted to cut the septum so if I would conceive my uterus would have enough room to carry a baby. I aggree with Annie it may be almost imposible to carry a baby in a half the size uterus. I think!!!!!!!
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I don't think I meant to imply "impossible." Does your septum go all the way down? If so, it probably helps if you have it removed. But I've read that people do carry babies safely in only a half uterus. How do those women who have twins, triplets or more do it if a half uterus isn't enough room for one? :) My doc told me that if I had a septum he would want to remove it just to reduce a risk that, if the blastocyst implanted right on the septum, it might not have a good enough blood supply. (But he didn't think I had much of anything besides a slight dimple, so didn't bother.) I know I have read of women carrying one baby in only half of their uterus, though.
I have a double uterus with two complete ovaries in each. I missed a period which has never happened before. I took a home pregnancy test and it came out negative. I have a few pregnancy symptoms like breast sensitivity, frequent urination, nausia, constipation. Is it possible to that I might be pregnant even though the test came out negative? Or is there something else wrong with me?
I have the same thing as you do. A double uterus with 2 compleye ovaries each. But I have not missed a period, instead, my period is super long and it seems like it never stops. I went to my doctor and she suggested that I should be on birth control, and it will help. But so far, it's been a month and my period is still going on. I am going back this weekend to see what's wrong and hopefully I will get some answers. But I do have some pregnacy symptoms too and it's similar to urs ,and the only reason I didn't think I am pregnant is because I am still on my period. If you have any suggestions, let me know too!
Your explination sounds like my first few months after my laparoscopie an I thought it would never end. I was so afraid and I actually thought I was dying. (silly hah) But after the fourth month it became better. Just remember that if you have a double uterus with two complete sets of ovaries it is possible to be pregnant and have your period at the same time. I am going to the gaenacologyst this afternoon for a check up and I will keep you posted with my results. Good luck and I seriously suggest you tell your gp about your pregnancy symptoms. It could also be a result of your hormones being out of control. Let me know what your gp says. How long have your periods been like this?
Hi, I have a uterus didelphys (Double womb) and im really scared i wont be able to concieve and if i do i will have complications..
Is there any one else with this problem who has kids or is pregnant.?
And did you have any complications.?
Is there any one else with this problem who has kids or is pregnant.?
And did you have any complications.?
I had just been to a gynaecologist yesterday and found out that I am 5 weeks pregnant. I also have a double whom and feel scared. I have heard so many things about complications and miscarriages and I am afraid I will be one of those cases. The doctor says that if I go for regular check-ups I will be fine and I might even carry the baby full term. In most cases with a double whom there is not allot of space for the baby to develope and they have to do a cesarian on seven months. I was also told that women with double woumb can never have a normal delivery for the canal does not open enough. Surgery is the only option, So far I had no complications of any kind and I intend to keep it this way.
Just wanted to let you know that I too have a didelphys (with two cervexes and vaginias -- although the double set is very small and almost hidden -- no guy has ever known unless I tell them), Anyway, In my case one uterus is smaller than average and one is very tiny. I was told I might be able to carry to term in the larger one, but never in the smaller one. I did get pregnant -- in the first month of trying -- go figure -- further tests revealed that the baby implanted in the tiny side AND the increased estregen caused previously undetectable fibroids to go crazy large in the big side. Anyway, although I had several unrelated complications, my pregnancy carried to term. They did do a c-section because the baby was breech. Otherwise they would have done a normal delivery. I guess the womb was too small for the little guy to turn around head first.
The didelphys is rare, but most high risk doctors have seen some. Mine even delivered twins from one. He implied that there are probably more out there than people know, because they never have complications. Depending on your anatomy, you may even be able to deliver vaginally -- as I would have done if he wasn't breech.
I guess my point is, don't panic yet. Everything could go perfectly smoothly. I would call around and try to find a obgyn who has some experience with the didelphys, though. Also, we just found out last week that we are expecting again -- again on the first month of trying -- keep you chin up. Things do work out well.
The didelphys is rare, but most high risk doctors have seen some. Mine even delivered twins from one. He implied that there are probably more out there than people know, because they never have complications. Depending on your anatomy, you may even be able to deliver vaginally -- as I would have done if he wasn't breech.
I guess my point is, don't panic yet. Everything could go perfectly smoothly. I would call around and try to find a obgyn who has some experience with the didelphys, though. Also, we just found out last week that we are expecting again -- again on the first month of trying -- keep you chin up. Things do work out well.
I'm 30 years old and I just found out I have a didelphys. Although I am not ready to have children now, I am sad that I will never be able to have children. But your email gave me hope. I've printed it and carry it with me.......I read it when I get sad. Thanks for giving me hope.
I'm glad my posting helped you a little. I remember how sad and pessimistic I felt when I first found out too. I have frequently read discussion boards, but never posted. I felt compelled to post just to let everyone know that good things do happen and it's not all gloom and doom.
I too had several OBGYNs tell me when I was younger that it would be very unlikely that I would get pregnant and even less likely that I could carry to viability. My current doctor told me to go ahead and give it a shot. She said she never rules anything out as long as there is a uterus and sperm :-) Life just has a way of happening sometimes. It might also be worth noting that she is NOT an infertility specialist or high-risk dr. In fact, my pregnancy was not even considered high-risk and handed off until I delevoped diabetes. Isn't that funny.
The hospital where I delivered (c-section) was a teaching hospital, so there was a nice long line of residents trying to sneak a look at the procedure, which made my husband uncomfortable, but otherwise everything ran like a normal c-section.
FYI -- I just had my first ultrasound at 6-weeks for the new pregnancy and this one too implanted in the smaller uterus. At least we know this side is tried and true :-) I go in Wednesday for another and hope to see that little heartbeat.
Take care
I too had several OBGYNs tell me when I was younger that it would be very unlikely that I would get pregnant and even less likely that I could carry to viability. My current doctor told me to go ahead and give it a shot. She said she never rules anything out as long as there is a uterus and sperm :-) Life just has a way of happening sometimes. It might also be worth noting that she is NOT an infertility specialist or high-risk dr. In fact, my pregnancy was not even considered high-risk and handed off until I delevoped diabetes. Isn't that funny.
The hospital where I delivered (c-section) was a teaching hospital, so there was a nice long line of residents trying to sneak a look at the procedure, which made my husband uncomfortable, but otherwise everything ran like a normal c-section.
FYI -- I just had my first ultrasound at 6-weeks for the new pregnancy and this one too implanted in the smaller uterus. At least we know this side is tried and true :-) I go in Wednesday for another and hope to see that little heartbeat.
Take care
i'm very confused. all my life i've been told by my gyno that i have a bicordinate uterus. i just went to see a new gyno since mine had moved away, and after having ultrasound and ct scan i'm now being told i have 2 uterus'....what is the difference? can you have both? i'm in the process of finding a new gyno and have lots of questions..
You just brightened my day 150%, I too will print your post for future encouragment, what a VERY good thing you've done here!! Thank you!!
I have uterine didelpys. Two complete uterus, two cervix. Both uterus are half the normal size.I am currently 14 weeks pregnant with a baby in each uterus. This is a rare pregnancy. I have two other children. My first child was conceived one month after having a HSG (dye test through cervix). My second child was conceived after 16 mo. of trying. Both were carried to 36.6 weeks. Both resulting in a c-section. Both were carried in my left uterus. Now we have to see that I can carry a baby to term in my right uterus. With my first pregnancy I was watched very carefully. I was put on bed rest at 7 1/2 mo. due to preterm labor. With my second everything went fine. It took close to two years to conceive my twins. I have been able to carry two babies to term and I am on my third pregnancy. Maybe this will give hope to anyone who has been told they could not get pregnant.
Thank you for sharing your story! Congratulations on your twins. This is a rare gift from God that we have received. My partner calls me "Double Trouble". I too have double everything including a septum that separates my vagina in to two "Canals" I guess that is how you would describe it. I am 6 weeks and 2 days today and every little precious minute counts to me. I wish you lots of health and happiness during your pregnancy.
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AS WELL. I KNOW HOW BLESSED WE ALL ARE FOR EACH DAY WE ARE GIVEN. KEEP ME POSTED ON YOUR PROGRESS.
I'm glad i found this site! I have been told that i also have 2 wombs and 2 cervixs. I have 1normal size womb and a smaller one. I have been trying for a baby for 2 months and i am worried i will be preganant in the small womb. I also had a septum removed a few years ago.
When I first got married five years ago, I was told that I had a bicornuate uterus and that it would be slightly difficult for me to get pregnant. I blew that off at the time because I wasn't thinking about having children. Now, I'm 6 weeks pregnant. I had my first ultrasound yesterday that revealed that I do NOT have a bicornuate but a duplicated uterus with two cervices. I have a wall, or septum, that divides my normals size uterus in half. The baby is implanted in the left horn on an outer wall. I'm so nervous/excited/scared all rolled into one. My OBGYN told me that the more complete of a separation the more unlikely to miscarry. I just pray that everything turns out alright!!!!
My mom found this site for me to look at. I have been trying to get pregnant for 2 years now and I finally decided it was time to see a doctor. In 10th grade(I am now 31) I had a septum removed from my vagina...I always had to use 2 tampons when I had my period. Yes weird. Then I find out I have 2 cervex and 2 uterus, I do however have the correct # of falopian tubes...It never really concerned me because I thought I never really wanted kids. Well now I do...of coarse. I have been through blood tests to see if I ovulate, and I do, and just a few days ago I had a dye test done and an x-ray taken to see if my tubes were blocked. Nope...they look good..that test totally sucked..it was very painful...wow.. I can't imagine what child birth feels like. Anyway, I saw what my 2 uterus looked like and I am so scared that if I do get pregnant someday(hopefully) that I won't be able to carry to term...I was starting to think I was a total freak but after reading here I am feeling less alone, and like someone else said it gives me hope. So thank you and continue to keep posting so I can see how things are going. Good luck to all of you!!!
I have also have uterus didelphys... with one cervix. I´m 16 weeks pregnant with my third child and everything is going well:) I´m 35 now, had my first child at 20 and then it wasn´t known that I had this "problem". I carried my son 41 weeks and 3 days with no problems whatsoever and had a natural birth. I had found out I had "uterus didelphys" by the time I was trying for my second child. I got pregnant again and had bleeding problems from week 20, the doctors thought the bleeding was from the other uterus, but everything turned out allright and I carried son nr. 2 for 40 weeks and 6 days and had another natural birth:) So everything is possible and I hope I will carry this baby to term as well!! So good luck to everybody, and stay positive:o)
I too have a double uterus and double cervix - i have gone through many of the same things i have read here i had the dye test and x ray - to make sure no blockages, also had the septum removed when i was 18 - now 27 and ttc my first child. I have been trying for 3 months now with no luck. I have two smaller size uteruses with one ovary on each. They are completely seperated though. The doctor said the more seperate they are the better. Should I stay hopeful for a successful pregnancy? Is there anything I can do to increase my chances? You would think having two uteruses I would get pregnant easier, but so far no such luck.
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