The uterus is fundamental for a pregnancy to occur. Any uterine anomaly can cause infertility in women. Some of these are:
- Agenesis or total absence of the uterus.
- Unicornuate uterus, that is, it has only one Müllerian duct.
- Uterus didelphys or double uterus.
- Bicornuate uterus during the fusion of the Müllerian ducts.
- Septate uterus by a central septum.
Read the full article on: Diseases and disorders that cause female infertility: warning signs ( 45).
By Arantxa Pérez Garrido M.D. (gynecologist), Laura García de Miguel M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 05/18/2026
