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  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Gynecological Surgery
  • Uterine Malformations

Background:

  • T-shaped uterus is a rare uterine malformation, historically linked to diethylstilbestrol (DES) exposure.
  • Recent years show an increased prevalence of T- and Y-shaped uteri, lacking diagnostic consensus.
  • A correlation between dysmorphic uterine shapes and adverse reproductive outcomes is noted.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review reproductive outcomes associated with dysmorphic uteri.
  • To evaluate the potential of hysteroscopic metroplasty in improving fertility outcomes.
  • To identify the need for further research and clinical guidelines.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic electronic database search (PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus) for English-language studies.
  • Focus on studies published within the last 10 years.
  • Analysis of reproductive outcomes in women with dysmorphic uteri.

Main Results:

  • Dysmorphic uterine malformations are associated with impaired reproductive outcomes, including infertility, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and preterm birth.
  • Hysteroscopic metroplasty shows potential for improving implantation and pregnancy rates in women undergoing in vitro fertilization.
  • Current data supporting hysteroscopic metroplasty's efficacy is not robust.

Conclusions:

  • Women with T-shaped uteri experience significantly poorer reproductive outcomes.
  • Hysteroscopic metroplasty may offer a therapeutic option for subfertile women with these malformations.
  • Multicenter, randomized controlled trials are essential to validate findings and establish clear clinical guidelines.