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Re: Born without a uterus.......have any info?!From: anonymous@obgyn.netThu, 12 Aug 1999 13:00:04 -0500 (CDT)
At Thu, 12 Aug 1999, Vicki wrote: > >I was told recently that I was born without a uterus.I need any >information I can get my hands on.Please e-mail me at >turtledove6969@yahoo.com......Thanks > >-- >Vicki Anne > Vicki You need to have a workup to determine 1)your chromosomes and 2)if you have any kidney abnormalities. Sometimes, a woman without a uterus is actually genetically a male; this condition is called androgen insensitivity or testicular feminization. The external genitalia are female, but there is no uterus. Testes are present, usually in hte abdominal cavity; these must be surgically removed to prevent cancer. Sometimes normal female chromosomes are present, but the vagina and/or uterus and tubes do not form properly (Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome). Normal ovaries are present. Kidney abnormalities are fairly common in this case. Surgery sometimes can be done to construct a vagina. The woman's eggs may be used in in vitro fertilization and implantation into a surrogate in order to have a biologic child. You should see a specialist (a reproductive endocrinologist is a good choice) to have a thorough work-up. Chromosome testing is vitally important.
-- M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG S Lake Tahoe, CA Replies are for educational purposes only and do not construe a doctor-patient relationship. They do not take the place of a face-to-face consultaion with your own doctor. ***private e-mails will not be answered due to the fact I have a baby I'd like to spend some time with!!*****
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