Uterine Anomalies Management
There are several types of uterine malformations:
- Absent Uterus. The uterus is not present, the vagina is only rudimentary or may be absent. …
- Arcuate Uterus. …
- Bicornuate Uterus (Uterus with two horns) …
- Septated Uterus (Uterine septum or partition) …
- Didelphys Uterus (Double Uterus) …
- Unicornuate Uterus (One-sided uterus)
Multiple imaging modalities exist to diagnose the presence of uterine anomalies. These include 2-dimensional (2D) ultrasound, a 3D transvaginal ultrasound, saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS), hysterosalpingography (HSG), diagnostic hysteroscopy, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
If miscarriage or infertility is an issue, a reproductive specialist may recommend correcting the anomaly surgically. Most cases of uterine anomalies can be corrected through minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopy or hysteroscopy.