Bicornuate Uterus: Diagnosis & Effective Surgical Management
A normal uterus always bears a shape resembling a pear, during the process of embryonic development of the uterus, there is a fusion process known as the Mullerian Ducts fusion process,which also extends down to form the vagina. During the embryonic development process (embryogenesis), abnormalities that arise affect both sides of the fusion which will lead to a separate existence in the middle of the uterine cavity, Sometimes it extends from the base of the uterus to the cervix and vagina. Septate uterus, bicornuate uterus and didelphys uterus are the most common types of uterine malformations.
Today we’ll find out what a Bicornuate uterus is. Bicornuate uterus is a gynaecological developmental disorder, which is caused by abnormal fusion of bilateral accessory middle renal ducts caused by bilaterally separated endometrial lumen being connected to a singular cervix. There are two main types, complete bicornuate uterus (where the two uterus divide from the endocervix) and incomplete bicornuate uterus (where the two uterus separate at any point above the endocervix).
Definition of a bicornuate uterus
To sum up, the bicornuate uterus is a condition where the distal ends of the bilateral accessory- middle renal ducts are not met completely, resulting in a protrusion of one corner on each side of the uterus. The degree of uterine deformity is obvious, forming a saddle shaped uterus, or a heart-shaped uterus, bow-shaped uterus etc.
Symptoms of a Bicornuate uterus
The clinical manifestations of bicornuate uterus are often primary amenorrhea, excess menstruation, dysmenorrhea, infertility, history of ectopic pregnancy and recurrent miscarriage.
Diagnosis of bicornuate uterus
A bicornuate uterus can be clearly diagnosed by dynamic digital hysterosalpingography (HSG), vaginal four-dimensional colour doppler ultrasound and electronic stereoscopic laparoscopy.
Reconstructive Treatment of bicornuate uterus at Antai Hospital
For the surgical treatment of a bicornuate uterus, the double cavity must be corrected into a normal uterus (pear-shaped uterus), which only then can a full-term birth be ensured, Antai hospital has invented an effective treatment of a bicornuate uterus using minimally invasive surgery.
Our laparoscopic surgeons will expertly correct the uterine cavity via 3D laparoscopic surgery, and then proceed to place an intrauterine stent into the corrected uterine cavity and in addition with our bio-adhesion barrier mucosa, in the prevention of postoperative uterine adhesion. This highly specialised surgery is known as Antai’s uterine fusion reconstructive surgery (uterine metroplasty). Patients with bicornuate uterus who receive full treatment at Antai Hospital can choose to sign a contract for said treatment and then get a full refund if outcomes are unsatisfactory or if you miscarry again.
Antai Hospital’s Commitment
Antai Hospital’s full refund policy for the miscarriage prevention treatments we provide should already be the best guarantee for a healthy pregnancy. Patients should rest assured, can and should go about their everyday life, focusing their diet on vegetables, beans, celery, and other fiber-rich foods. Besides that, an active lifestyle of yoga and swimming should also be incorporated to help relieve stress and increase blood circulation, which is beneficial for the fetus’s development and the mother’s health. With our assurance, a healthy lifestyle, and peace of mind, you can go through a healthy pregnancy with no complications.
Recurrent miscarriages are no doubt a heavy blow to the patient’s physical and mental health. All we can do is to help ease the burden and decrease your trauma, to slowly help you overcome the anxiety with the love and care that we provide at Antai Hospital.
Trust in Antai Hospital and trust in yourself, your pregnancy is our priority.