Bicornuate uterus…

the first time I’ve heard this term was in May of 2018.

Photo by Gayatri Malhotra on Unsplash

Back then I was so naïve, and out of my depth with everything that was told to/at me.

You see, I say at me because it took me three miscarriages and one baby born at 36 week and one day to get the information I needed , and heath care provider that actually knew what she was talking about.

I should probably start by telling you that a bicornuate uterus is one of many anomalies women can be born with, and it is defined as :

uterine malformation that is produced due to impairment in the fusion of Mullerian ducts. The bicornuate uterus is a rare anomaly, but it is associated with worse reproductive outcomes; recurrent pregnancy loss and preterm labor are most common.

It can look similar to the image above, and instead of the break in the middle of the uterus you will find a membrane that divides the uterus in two.

And the joy of it, it can be of different seventies, from mild to severe.

I guess your next question will be How are uterine abnormalities diagnosed?

And the answer is :

2-dimensional (2D) ultrasound, 3D transvaginal ultrasound, saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS)…