Uterine Septum Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Kolkata

What is a uterine septum?

A uterine septum also known as the septate uterus is a congenital anomaly in which the uterus is divided into two parts by a membrane called the septum that runs between the uterus. The septum varies in thickness and length and usually begins at the top of your uterus and can extend to your cervix (bottom of the uterus). Unlike a typical uterus with one hollow cavity, having a uterine septum means that you have two smaller cavities. 

Having a uterine septum is one of the reasons that lead to an increased risk of miscarriage. Therefore, you should see a Uterine septum specialist in Kolkata to get rid of frequent pregnancy loss. Dr. Amitoj Athwal is one such doctor who has a proven record of curing the uterine septum. She is one of the best doctors for uterine septum in Kolkata. You will be able to meet her at MAGS medical and research center, where she works as a Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician. She is also associated with Morpheus Kolkata International IVF center as a core fertility specialist.

Symptoms

Most women with a uterine septum are asymptomatic and you will be able to detect it only when your gynecologist will examine the reason behind your repeated miscarriages. Some potential symptoms of a septate uterus are:

●    Painful menstruation
●    Frequent miscarriages
●    Pelvic pain

Causes

A uterine septum is congenital and is usually developed while you are in your mother's womb. In a normal uterus, two ducts (Mullerian ducts) fuse together to form one uterine cavity, but in case of females with a uterine septum, the ducts didn't fuse together rather a tissue membrane known as septum divided the uterus into two parts.

Diagnosis

A uterine septum specialist in Kolkata will detect the disease by conducting any of the following examinations. 

●    Pelvic exam
●    Hysteroscopy
●    Ultrasound
●    MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)

Treatment for uterine septum

A doctor for uterine septum in Kolkata will help you to become pregnant by treating you with a procedure called hysteroscopic metroplasty. This outpatient procedure takes about an hour in which the surgical instruments are first inserted through the cervix and into the uterus. After that, the septum is removed from the uterus, thereby decreasing your chances of miscarriage.