The uterine septum is a frequent but undetected cause for female infertility and recurrent miscarriages; this is a condition where the uterus is divided in half and acts as an obstacle in successfully conceiving a baby.
Why is uterine septum surgery advised?
During the initial stages of growth, two separate uteri come together and this leads to the formation of a female triangular-shaped uterus, but in the case of the uterine septum, the tissue between them also known as Mullerian tissue, is unable to reabsorb, so the rest of the tissue has to be removed. Along with this, any other tissue that acts as a hindrance has to be removed in uterine septum surgery.
What is the goal of the surgery?
Uterine septum problems can cause issues related to menstruation, so doctors recommend surgery to correct symptoms of this abnormality. Uses of sanitary pads and tampons become easier after surgery and provide relief in menstrual pain.
They don’t lead to any sort of health issues in women and some cases there might be no requirement for treatment but they can lead to future problems related to infertility in a few women. Other issues could be premature labour, recurrent pregnancy loss and miscarriages.
In which cases is uterine septum surgery effective?
Septate uterus– this is a septum that leads to two halves of the uterus. Surgery is performed to increase the space inside which makes it possible to implant a fertilized egg and conceive a child. This increases the chance of fertility for many patients.
Vaginal septum– this problem can be solved because surgery helps in easy delivery of children and convenience in using tampons during menstrual periods.
Another uterine septum- there is an option to conduct surgery in case of the bicornuate or unicornuate uterus but this is usually not recommended. It is a very harsh form and could lead to a scar in the uterine tissue and might lead to an increase in fertility issues instead of acting as a solution.
Recovery after completion of uterine septum surgery
Surgery in different cases depends upon each patient’s symptoms and severity of pain. So based on that, you will be able to return to normal life and routine within 1-2 days following the surgery and a full recovery is possible within the span of 2 to 4 weeks.
You might have to face certain problems regarding abdominal pain after completion of uterine surgery and in case of vagina surgery, you could face vaginal pain. It is difficult to sit down comfortably and conveniently for a few days, but it does get normal with time. If that is not happening, do not avoid it and consider it to be mild.
In some cases, there might be visibility of spots in the area of surgery. You can use a cotton pad to absorb any discharge or blood. Try to avoid the usage of tampons and start using them only once the doctor recommends. If you are facing symptoms such as nausea, tiredness, vomiting and infections in the area of surgery, consult your doctor without any further delay.
Dr Neelima Mantri is the best doctor for uterine septum surgery in Mumbai who has been trained in high risk obstetrics, normal gynaecology and laparoscopy. She can help you with all stages before and after pregnancy and any further issues related to fertility. She offers uterine septum treatment in Mumbai and has been trusted for the same by many patients.
