My friend who is 8 weeks pregnant just found out she has bicornuate uterus. She and her husband dont know much about it because the doctor told her over the phone. He explained it as there being two horns and the baby growing inside(SO CONFUSING). Her next doctors appointment is on the 18th. She has been on the computer to get more info. but it is kind of scary the stuff you find on there.
Anyone have this our know anything about it?
MuchInLuvMichi
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Re: Ever heard of Bicornuate Uterus??
THE ONLY THING I COULD FIND..THAT SOUNDS ACCURATE.. IM SO SORRY FOR UR FRIEND
What is a Bicornuate Uterus?
Overview
A bicornuate uterus is a uterus that has two horns and a heart shape. The uterus has a wall inside and a partial split outside.
A bicornuate uterus is the most common congenital uterine anomaly and can impact a woman's reproductive capabilities. Several studies show that women with a bicornuate uterus have about a 60% success rate in delivering a living child but have a higher risk of cervical incompetence.
The condition is associated with an increased rate of spontaneous abortion, though the miscarriage rate is lower with a bicornuate uterus than with a septate uterus . That's probably because the blood supply to the midline indentation is better. Premature labor, a breech presentation and/or a retained or trapped placenta are also common complaints with a bicornuate uterus.
If necessary, a bicornuate uterus can be corrected surgically. Few efficacy studies of the surgery have been published. In three studies reporting on a total of 11 women, approximately 90% successfully carried a pregnancy to term.
Diagnostic procedures
A bicornuate uterus can be confirmed through use of the following techniques:
Pelvic exam – two horns can be palpated. Laparoscopy – provides information on the exterior shape of the uterus. Hysteroscopy – provides information on the interior configuration of the uterus. Treatment
Metroplasty - to create a large uterine cavity with minimal destruction of uterine tissue is the treatment of choice. Cervical cerclage - improved the fetal survival rate in selected patients. Both metroplasty and a cervical cerclage may be prescribed.
