Uterovaginal Anomalies: A Guide for the Generalist Obstetrician-Gynecologist

Congenital gynecologic anomalies result from interruption of embryologic development of the female reproductive tract. The anomalies may be hymenal, vaginal, cervical, or uterine. The impact of these anomalies is variable: some are asymptomatic, incidental findings that require no intervention, others require simple surgical management, while some complex anomalies may require a multidisciplinary approach with extensive surgical expertise for optimal outcomes. Uterovaginal anomalies may occur in isolation or in association with other malformations, such as renal anomalies. The origin, presentation, evaluation and treatment of these conditions are reviewed here.