The bicornuate or heart-shaped uterus does not cause discomfort in women, although some women with this uterine malformation describe having more painful sexual intercourse and periods.
However, depending on the size of the uterine cleft, women with bicornuate uteri may experience some of the following complications:
- Spontaneous abortion.
- Premature delivery.
- Intrauterine growth retardation.
- Breech fetal presentation.
Read the full article on: What is a bicornuate uterus? Is it possible to achieve pregnancy? ( 66).
By Katharina Spies M.D. (gynaecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 03/06/2024
