Septate uterus anyone? How about tilted uterus?

Stacie M · 05-24-2005, 06:08 PM

Hey everyone. I went to my new RE yesterday (who I LOVE by the way) and during my exam she pointed out two things... One, my uterus is tilted back. SHe asked if any other docs had ever mentioned this to me and I told her no...noone ever told me that before. She said it could be part of my discomfort during sex. Second, while doing my pelvic u/s she pointed out that I have what looks to be a septate uterus. She showed me on the screen and I could clearly see that my uterus was more "Y" shaped. She said it didn't look very severe though. I have read they could be bad enough to seperate the uterus into two complete sections, mine didn't look that bad. Anyway, I am having laparoscopy done soon to check for endo/adhesions, and she said she would get a better look at things then, and if need be she could correct the septate then.

Does anyone have experience with either of these things? I have been reading on the net about them, and they sound scarier than she let on!

Any help would be appreciated!

Stacie M :-)

saluki_fan · 05-24-2005, 06:13 PM

I have a tipped uterus, but that's not supposed to be a big deal. I think "tipped" and "titled" are the same thing, medically speaking.

LaurAnnHere · 05-24-2005, 06:53 PM

Everytime I've ever had an u/s the doctors have mentioned that mine is "mishapen." Apparently it wasn't a big deal. Nobody ever said so anyway.

Stacie M · 05-24-2005, 07:16 PM

Thanks ladies, I am starting to feel a bit better.

Stacie M

byatchette · 05-24-2005, 08:25 PM

I also have a tipped uterus (which i would think tilted is the same thing). The only problem I've had with it is childbirth. Had to work a little harder to push my daughter on through

(kinda down, and then up).
Nothing else symptomatic though!

sunmoon · 05-25-2005, 12:54 AM

I have what is called a bi-corneated uterus - "heart shaped". Sounds like what you mean by seperated. My infertility specialist said that it can cause miscarriages, the baby to be born breech, and possibly not carrying to term. I can count on a c-section as well. Such sobering news when he also mentioned I have PCOS, and other "conditions". YECH. Thank goodness for this informatitive site... it's saved my mind, because I have gotten such knowledge here.

I would do a search on Bi-corneated Uterus's for more info to see if that's what you have.

A bit of humor: The doc said that most cat's have this shaped uterus (meant for litters of kittens)... my husband (in the appnt) said, "uh, does that mean we could have a litter of kittens?, cause my wife is in love with cats"!! In my shock of all the doc was telling me... my husbands comment caused me to crack up. Go figure.

tntsgirl · 05-25-2005, 12:44 PM

When I had my HSG the doctor said I had a slight heart shaped uterus and I ask if that was bad and she said no. I did a seach on pictures of a heart shaped uterus and mine was not that bad but now I am worried about the risks of having this. My sister that also has PCOS has a tilted uterus and her doctor told her IUI and IVF were her only options and she did conceive her DS through IUI. I think everyone might handle it diffrently and every dotor has a diffrent opinion. I wish there was a hand book with all the right anwers that every doctor went by.

here is a link to some pictures
http://www.wegrokit.com/uterineanomalies/gallery.htm

Here is some more links:
http://www.dyspareunia.org/html/uterine_abnormality.htm
http://www.hygeia.org/poems24.uterine%20anomalies.htm

Stacie M · 05-25-2005, 01:58 PM

TNTSGIRL-

Thank you so much for the links! They were VERY informative. I am starting to feel better about it now!

Thanks!
Stacie Meyer

Stacie M · 05-25-2005, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunmoon

I have what is called a bi-corneated uterus - "heart shaped". Sounds like what you mean by seperated. My infertility specialist said that it can cause miscarriages, the baby to be born breech, and possibly not carrying to term. I can count on a c-section as well. Such sobering news when he also mentioned I have PCOS, and other "conditions". YECH. Thank goodness for this informatitive site... it's saved my mind, because I have gotten such knowledge here.

Did they say you would need a c-section because of the bicornuate uterus? From what I have read I was under the impression that you could still deliver vaginally.

Stacie M

canistars · 07-25-2005, 02:13 AM

Yeah me too! I have a inverted uterus. Sex sometime painful. In order to have comfort we experiment w/different positions. Sorry TMI. As far as kids go I have had 4 no problems, vaginally and was told when my daughter came out I don't know if she was right side up or down but she wasn't breech, but she was facing the wrong way that my tilted uterus helped otherwise I wouldn't have been able to get my very large 22" wide shouldered 10lb. 6 oz. Blessing out. apparently the painful periods are from this partially.

Chrissilicious · 07-25-2005, 02:49 AM

I also have a heart shaped uterus that is almost divided in half, also an irritable uterus. Because of the irritable uterus, any little thing, even having a full bladder causes me to have contractions that cause me to dilate early.

I think the reason that they sometimes prefer to do c-sections with the "heart-shaped" uterus is because there can be thin spots as the womb expands during preg to hold the baby, then the added stress of contractions during labor can cause complications. But I think it may have alot to do with the severity of the shape.

I have had 2 preemies (a 32wk, DS now 16 yrs & 28 wk, DS now 17 yrs) & 4 miscarriages. During my preg with youngest DS (now 7 yrs), I had an early partial placenta abruption & then had to be on bed rest from 22 wks on. I managed to carry DS 36 weeks! Due to my history, I am considered high risk, so I have to seek out high risk specialist so they can keep an eye on things. But I guess I have alot going on, so it's not the average preg...I wish it was.

But on a good note, my dr was going to let me try to deliver vaginally. It's good that your dr is aware of it now so that they can monitor it for you.

am419747 · 07-25-2005, 03:12 AM

My uterus... it's on my left side. To quote my doctor: "Oh my god, I've never seen an uterus this far to the left!". He then turned to the nurse and had her look. -rolls eyes-

I was told it would be difficult for me to conceive, but it's possible. But, with the PCOS and blah blah blah, I better do it earlier than later. I don't know how valid that advice is, but I'm guessing it's probably somewhat accurate, as it took my mother five years to conceive just once and her's isn't nearly as bad as mine is.

Lou H · 09-16-2005, 10:54 PM

I also have a bicornuate uterus and pcos. I found out about the bicornuate when I was 18 and the pcos when I was 23. I woz told that a bicornuate gives you a better chance at conceiving (normally multiple births!) but it also carries the risk of miscarriage! I have a partial split but have never been told that pregnancy is a no no, but because I also have pcos I don't know whether this will make it even harder to conceive.

Its all very confusing! I was told not to leave trying for a baby to long tho in case we need help.
Sorry I know its not much encouragement but im just as confused as u. Can anyone shed any light on the situation?

Tracy76567 · 09-17-2005, 09:27 PM

I also have a tilted uterus. I have two children, one was born vaginally and one by c-section.

omcv · 09-17-2005, 09:46 PM

I had a tilted uterus with my DD ... it fix itself within the 1st trimester ... though for me it was very painful.