WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2002: Re: Surgical correction of uterus

Re: Surgical correction of uterus

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 5 Apr 2002 20:39:39 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 5 Apr 2002, Michelle wrote: >
>Hi. I have a bicornate or septate (they haven't fully determined which)
>uterus. THis was discovered via MRI and confirmed with ultrasound. I
>was able to concieve and have one baby. However, I went into premature
>labor at 6months and he was born at 35 weeks. My husband and I would
>like to have another baby. However, I am hesitant to do so. Though my
>son is doing okay he has had reocurring health problems due to being
>premature. I was wondering if it is possible to reduce the effects of
>the bicornate or septate uterus through surgery?

it depends on which it is -- if a septum, then the septum usually can be fairly easily removed via hysteroscopic surgery

I have been doing a lot >of research and haven't found anything promising. And, if it is
>possible to have the surgery, will I still be at risk for preterm labor
>and preterm birth?

not usually if it is a septum >
>Thank you.

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

author of "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide"

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