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Multiple gestation in a unicornuate uterus. A case report
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA.
The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|July 1, 1997
Summary
Pregnancy with a unicornuate uterus is possible with assisted reproductive technologies. This case highlights successful twin gestation and delivery, demonstrating that this uterine anomaly is not an absolute contraindication for superovulation treatments.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Background:
- Uterine anomalies affect 0.1-3.2% of obstetric patients.
- Unicornuate uterus is a rare anomaly, accounting for 1-2% of uterine abnormalities.
Observation:
- A 35-year-old woman with a known unicornuate uterus underwent controlled ovarian hyperstimulation and intrauterine insemination.
- The patient successfully conceived twins.
- The pregnancy presented complications including cervical incompetence, premature and dysfunctional labor, requiring cesarean delivery and postpartum uterine atony.
Findings:
- This case represents the third reported successful multiple gestation in a patient with a unicornuate uterus following ART.
- Successful conception and delivery were achieved despite the uterine anomaly and associated pregnancy complications.
- The management involved interventions for cervical incompetence, labor abnormalities, and postpartum hemorrhage.
Implications:
- A unicornuate uterus should not be considered an absolute contraindication for superovulation in infertility treatment.
- ART may offer a viable option for achieving pregnancy in women with unicornuate uterus.
- Further research is needed to optimize ART protocols and management strategies for pregnancies in women with uterine anomalies.