EP16.06: Septate and dysmorphic uterus: association with infertility and early pregnancy loss

Abstract

To diagnose septate or dysmorphic uterus using three dimensional ultrasound (3DUS), following the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology European Society for Gynecological Endoscopy (ESHRE ESGE) consensus on the classification of congenital anomalies of the female genital tract and study their association with pregnancy complications and infertility. Thirty women with uterine anomalies suspected after examination by conventional two dimensional ultrasound were evaluated with 3D US. These data were analysed retrospectively to confirm the presence and type of uterine malformation in accordance with the ESHRE ESGE consensus. Detailed reproductive history was taken and follow up for reproductive outcome. Out of 30 women 25 patients had septate uterus (83.33%) and 5 patients had dysmorphic uterus (16.66%). Early pregnancy loss was seen in 20 patients (66.66%), 10 patients had endometriosis with infertility (33.33%). Our study shows increased incidence of early pregnancy loss and infertility in patients with septate or dysmorphic uterus. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.