Septated Uterus Removal

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Hi all. Just wanted to share my story. My first pregnancy occured in

January, 05' but unfortunately lost twins just at my 12th week. It

just so happened that one of the radiologists had picked up on a

possible bicornuate uterus early on in the pregnancy (but I was told

not to worry, so I didn't). After the miscarriage, my OBGYN performed

an HSG test to confirm/or not the presence of a bicornuate uterus.

Results certainly indicated an anomoly but I was referred for further

testing to distinguish between a bicornuate and septated uterus.

After further testing, I was informed that I had a septated uterus

and that surgery could be performed to remove the septum. My septum

was relatively large in width, but it was partial. The risk of most

concern to me was the possibility of scarring or adhesions, however,

the formation of scarring would not be any worse than my current

condition.

I had the surgery (Hysterascope-metroplasty, no laparoscope needed)

in early August. It was simple, one hour at most. Very little pain,

cured by anti-inflammatory med. Experienced bouts of bleeding, so bad

in fact that I had to be within a few feet of the bathroom for hours

at a time. Had a very difficult time dealing with the bleeding at

work. I would say 4-5 days are the worst but it did get much better

quickly. You may want to have iron levels checked if losing a lot of

blood. I was back on my feet same day, felt normal other than the

bleeding.

My doc. advised that I wait until December for TTC- that's over four

months! Given my long cycles, it may be over five months. We're very

anxious so this wait is very difficult.

I was told that I would not have any additional tests to check my

uterus, just close monitoring during my next pregnancy. Hoping that

all goes well.

How long has anyone else waited for TTC following this surgery?

Thanks, felt good getting that all out- most people (especially those

that have had zero pregnancy problems) just don't quit understand.