Hysteroscopic Septum Resection

Hysteroscopic Septum Resection

Uterine Septum and Its Effect on Pregnancy

At Dr. Kanade Gynaec Endoscopy & Infertility Centre, we have expertise in treating women with infertility caused by structural defects of the uterus, ovaries, or abdominal cavity. Such conditions can drastically affect pregnancy by changing the form of pelvic organs or causing growths inside the uterine cavity. Among the most frequent uterine defects that Dr. Kapil Kanade, a top fertility expert, treats is the uterine septum.

What is a Uterine Septum?

A uterine septum is a birth defect where a wedge of excess tissue, or septum, grows from the end of the top of the uterus. The size of this septum can range; it could be minimal or go as low as the cervix, actually splitting the uterus into two compartments.

How Does a Uterine Septum Affect Fertility?

The septal tissue is different from the regular uterine lining since it contains poor blood supply. This may hinder successful implantation of the embryo, resulting in infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss. When an embryo implants on the septum, it might not get proper nourishment, which may result in a failed pregnancy.

Causes of a Uterine Septum

A uterine septum is a congenital defect, i.e., women are born with it. It happens when two small uteri do not join together and reabsorb the dividing wall of tissue during fetal development. The majority of women with a uterine septum are asymptomatic and might not even know about the condition until they experience challenges in conceiving.

Symptoms and Associated Issues

Although most women are asymptomatic, some of them might develop:

• Excessive and prolonged menstrual bleeding
• Pelvic pressure or pain
• Abnormally distended abdomen
• Pressure on the bladder or bowel
• Pain in the lower back
• Painful sexual intercourse

Treatment for a Uterine Septum

While other causes of infertility can be treated with medication, structural defects like a uterine septum usually need surgical treatment. The treatment of choice is hysteroscopic resection, a minimally invasive outpatient surgery conducted by Dr. Kapil Kanade.

Hysteroscopic Resection Procedure

During the procedure:

• The cervix is opened, and a thin camera (hysteroscope) is passed through the uterus.
• Specially designed tools are used to precisely resect (cut) and remove the septal tissue.
• This leaves a larger, single uterine cavity, enhancing implantation potential and the likelihood of a successful pregnancy.

As this operation carries no cuts, it produces no visible scars and enjoys rapid recovery time.

When to Seek Help

If you've been attempting to conceive for more than a year and are unable to do so, then the time to seek a fertility expert is now. Dr. Kapil Kanade and staff at Dr. Kanade Gynaec Endoscopy & Infertility Centre are committed to finding and addressing the causes of infertility so that you can fulfill your dream of having children.

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