RE: Re: newbie with didelphic uteri

[Guest guest]

Lia,

Thanks so much for your words of encouragement!! After processing and

reading all the stories on the board I am so encouraged!! I have the

2nd HSG a week from today. I will be sure to post and let everyone know

how it goes.

~

Re: newbie with didelphic uteri

Hi ,

Welcome to the group - I hope you find lots of good info and support

here, everyone is SO knowledgeable

I too have UD and I am one of the 'veterans' here, so to speak. I

have three kids, age 7, 5 and 3. I have had three relatively

uneventful, normal pregnancies - I went to term all three times, but

I did have all the extra monitoring in all my pregnancies.

My two sides are relatively equally sized and I have had two PG's in

my right uterus and one in the left. My vag septum did cause an

issue in my first delivery - I didn't have a chance to have it

removed prior to pregnancy, it ended up splitting during delivery -

I know, sounds gross, but wasn't really a big deal, it all healed up

and no further issues.

I was also told of the various increased risks due to UD and

frankly, particularly in my first pregnancy, I spent the entire nine

months stressing and flipping out at every twinge. It was very

difficult, not knowing what to expect exactly, but fearing the

worst. Now, having said that, everything turned out just fine, and

having good medical support - a doc that will monitor you closely

and answer questions and make time for you and your concerns - THAT

goes a long way in giving some reassurance.

Also, even though some of these may only be 'theoretical' risks, I

was always supercareful not to overdo things, to rest, to eat right,

to stay off my feet as much as possible, and not overdo physical

activity etc. I guess I just wanted to feel like I did everything

possible to maximize my chances. I may have gone overboard, but in

the end, things went well, and one can never be too careful.

There are numerous success stories with UD on this board, and there

are other members that are still TTC, but have a lot of knowledge

about diagnostics, testing and other MA-related medical info, so

please feel free to ask questions, everyone here is very helpful.

All the best to you and take care,

Lia

UD, mom of 3 boys

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,

Thank you SOOO much for your advice. I will definitely talk to my

doctor about this more! I’m having my 2nd HSG a week from today (you

will probably be having a baby a week from today!!). This should tell

us more. Like I said, the first one was 10 years ago in TX and I’m now

in NC. I think it will be better to just have it done again!! I will

let everyone know how it goes.

You’ve got to be absolutely ecstatic!! Congratulations on the baby! I

can’t wait to hear all about him when he gets here!

~

Re: newbie with didelphic uteri

Hi ,

I just wanted to give you my thoughts on having your smaller uteri

removed. First I will tell you my story. I am now 36 weeks pregnant

after a struggle with trying to conceive--mainly due to PCOS. I got

pregnant in my left uterus and have been monitored every 2 weeks by a

perinatologist since week 15. I started showing signs of PTL in week

26. I was in the hospital for a week and was put on strict bedrest

and have been taking anti-contraction meds ever since. I've now made

my milestone and have a c-section scheduled for week 38 because my

little boy is breech and they don't think he will turn. I am so

happy even though it has been rough and trying.--- Oh and I did

conceive after having my septum removed.

Ok...to your question. I would not reccomend removing your

smaller uteri. That is just me. Now that my doctor's know that my

left uteri can stretch well past 34 weeks, my next pregnancy in this

uterus shouldn't be as much of a risk. I've been seeing an

infertilty OB and he recommended doing and IUI to insure pregnancy in

this uteri next time. So there are other options to conceive in the

uteri you want to. There is just no knowing of what your body is

going to do. I learned that with this pregnancy.

Whatever you choose to do I wish you all the best. Miracles can and

do happen.

Hugs,

27 yrs old

PCOS-ovarian drilling 01/04, UD, 36 weeks pregnant with first miracle

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[Guest guest]

,

Thank you SOOO much for your advice. I will definitely talk to my

doctor about this more! I’m having my 2nd HSG a week from today (you

will probably be having a baby a week from today!!). This should tell

us more. Like I said, the first one was 10 years ago in TX and I’m now

in NC. I think it will be better to just have it done again!! I will

let everyone know how it goes.

You’ve got to be absolutely ecstatic!! Congratulations on the baby! I

can’t wait to hear all about him when he gets here!

~

Re: newbie with didelphic uteri

Hi ,

I just wanted to give you my thoughts on having your smaller uteri

removed. First I will tell you my story. I am now 36 weeks pregnant

after a struggle with trying to conceive--mainly due to PCOS. I got

pregnant in my left uterus and have been monitored every 2 weeks by a

perinatologist since week 15. I started showing signs of PTL in week

26. I was in the hospital for a week and was put on strict bedrest

and have been taking anti-contraction meds ever since. I've now made

my milestone and have a c-section scheduled for week 38 because my

little boy is breech and they don't think he will turn. I am so

happy even though it has been rough and trying.--- Oh and I did

conceive after having my septum removed.

Ok...to your question. I would not reccomend removing your

smaller uteri. That is just me. Now that my doctor's know that my

left uteri can stretch well past 34 weeks, my next pregnancy in this

uterus shouldn't be as much of a risk. I've been seeing an

infertilty OB and he recommended doing and IUI to insure pregnancy in

this uteri next time. So there are other options to conceive in the

uteri you want to. There is just no knowing of what your body is

going to do. I learned that with this pregnancy.

Whatever you choose to do I wish you all the best. Miracles can and

do happen.

Hugs,

27 yrs old

PCOS-ovarian drilling 01/04, UD, 36 weeks pregnant with first miracle

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Lelsie,

Thanks so much for your words of advice. I guess we will know more

after the HSG (which is a week from today). If my doctor feels one is

too small to carry, I will definitely talk to her about the unilateral

tubal. That is a great idea!!

You did not go overboard! I truly appreciate all the words of

encouragement and pieces of advice I have received from everyone on this

board!!

~

Re: newbie with didelphic uteri

-

Welcome! I know that I am late in posting...I am an old hat who

mostly hangs out on the " MA Cafe, " but I saw your post and just had

to chime in....your story is so like mine!!!!

Like you, I was diagnosed in college, but unfortunately I was told

(incorrectly) that didelphic uteri very rarely have sucessful

pregnancies....I lived with this crushing knowledge for several years

until I met Lia on a like board. She has already posted, so you know

her wonderful story, when I 'met' her she was in the middle of her

second pregnancy. Her story gave me the courage to dig deeper and

seek out and RE who could give me more information. What I found was

very heartening. Many, many women with didelphic uteri have very

normal pregnancies. I won't bore you with repeating what the members

have already posted, but let me just say that in 11 years, I have

read every scrap of info on MA's in general and UD in particular and

from that I firmly believe that most UD ladies have

relatively 'normal' pregnancies. It is important to take precautions

and be closely monitored, but know that you have every right to

expect a postive outcome.

Its not a bad idea to have another HSG, even if you did have your old

films. A new HSG will give you a good, clear view of what is going

on 'inside.' It will also alert you to any possible problems, such as

endometreosis or a blocked tube. If there are any of these issues,

you can deal with them head on. Be aware that an HSG can only give an

image of the inside of your uterus. The only tried and true way to

get the 'whole picture' is to have a diagnostic

laporoscropy/hysteroscopy. Most ladies diagnosed as UD don't have a

lap/hyst, but if questions arise, it is a sure way to find out what

kind of special anatomy you have. I fell into my lap/hyst almost

accidentally and in doing so discovered that I am one of a small but

growing group of ladies who have what we call a " Fused UD " - our

bunny ear uteri are fused together in varyinig degrees. Mine are

fused almost completely to the top, but after lots of poking and

prodding, it was determined that the fused portions are truely a

double thick, muscular uterine wall.

We are also alike in that I have my vaginal septum intact and its

position, slightly to the left, makes intercourse on the left very

uncomfortable. A good thing, since my left cervix is wacky and sits

at an awkward angle. You are close to right in thinking that you

will only get pg in the side you have intercouse on, but be aware

that there are cases of sperm travelling to the other ovary,

fertilizing and resulting in pregnancy. I tend think this would take

sperm with a GPS, but I do know it has happened.   There are several

options to consider if one of your uteri and/or cervices are

yucky....one is removal of that uteri, but it might be easier and

less invasive to simply have a unilateral tubal done to prevent pg on

that side. New mommy and veteran (also a fused UD) had this

done to prevent pg in her small uterus.

I hope I didn't go overboard, but I hope some of that helps - I just

remember how anxious I was for information and how thankful I was

when I discovered that there were such wonderful ladies out there who

shared my " uniqueness. " I can't say often enough how wonderful these

ladies are.

Welcome!

30, fused UD

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[Guest guest]

Lelsie,

Thanks so much for your words of advice. I guess we will know more

after the HSG (which is a week from today). If my doctor feels one is

too small to carry, I will definitely talk to her about the unilateral

tubal. That is a great idea!!

You did not go overboard! I truly appreciate all the words of

encouragement and pieces of advice I have received from everyone on this

board!!

~

Re: newbie with didelphic uteri

-

Welcome! I know that I am late in posting...I am an old hat who

mostly hangs out on the " MA Cafe, " but I saw your post and just had

to chime in....your story is so like mine!!!!

Like you, I was diagnosed in college, but unfortunately I was told

(incorrectly) that didelphic uteri very rarely have sucessful

pregnancies....I lived with this crushing knowledge for several years

until I met Lia on a like board. She has already posted, so you know

her wonderful story, when I 'met' her she was in the middle of her

second pregnancy. Her story gave me the courage to dig deeper and

seek out and RE who could give me more information. What I found was

very heartening. Many, many women with didelphic uteri have very

normal pregnancies. I won't bore you with repeating what the members

have already posted, but let me just say that in 11 years, I have

read every scrap of info on MA's in general and UD in particular and

from that I firmly believe that most UD ladies have

relatively 'normal' pregnancies. It is important to take precautions

and be closely monitored, but know that you have every right to

expect a postive outcome.

Its not a bad idea to have another HSG, even if you did have your old

films. A new HSG will give you a good, clear view of what is going

on 'inside.' It will also alert you to any possible problems, such as

endometreosis or a blocked tube. If there are any of these issues,

you can deal with them head on. Be aware that an HSG can only give an

image of the inside of your uterus. The only tried and true way to

get the 'whole picture' is to have a diagnostic

laporoscropy/hysteroscopy. Most ladies diagnosed as UD don't have a

lap/hyst, but if questions arise, it is a sure way to find out what

kind of special anatomy you have. I fell into my lap/hyst almost

accidentally and in doing so discovered that I am one of a small but

growing group of ladies who have what we call a " Fused UD " - our

bunny ear uteri are fused together in varyinig degrees. Mine are

fused almost completely to the top, but after lots of poking and

prodding, it was determined that the fused portions are truely a

double thick, muscular uterine wall.

We are also alike in that I have my vaginal septum intact and its

position, slightly to the left, makes intercourse on the left very

uncomfortable. A good thing, since my left cervix is wacky and sits

at an awkward angle. You are close to right in thinking that you

will only get pg in the side you have intercouse on, but be aware

that there are cases of sperm travelling to the other ovary,

fertilizing and resulting in pregnancy. I tend think this would take

sperm with a GPS, but I do know it has happened.   There are several

options to consider if one of your uteri and/or cervices are

yucky....one is removal of that uteri, but it might be easier and

less invasive to simply have a unilateral tubal done to prevent pg on

that side. New mommy and veteran (also a fused UD) had this

done to prevent pg in her small uterus.

I hope I didn't go overboard, but I hope some of that helps - I just

remember how anxious I was for information and how thankful I was

when I discovered that there were such wonderful ladies out there who

shared my " uniqueness. " I can't say often enough how wonderful these

ladies are.

Welcome!

30, fused UD

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