Gynaecological abnormalities
Abnormalities of the uterus (or womb) include:
- a horned or double horned uterus. Sometimes a fallopian tube is attached to a horn, sometimes both are;
- the presence of a division (septum) in the cavity of the uterus causing a double cavity if the septum is large enough;
- the presence of fibroids or polyps, either on the inside or the outside of the uterus.
These abnormalities have no negative influences on the fertilization of an egg, but they can and do cause problems regarding embryo implantation and can lead to miscarriage.
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Laparoscopic view of normal uterus and fallopian tubes. |
For this reason, a gynaecological examination will be routinely performed by the doctor at the CRG, unless you have already had one recently at your own gynaecologist. Should the examination indicate any problems, further diagnostic investigations may be suggested, for example
diagnostic hysteroscopy or
laparoscopy.