Book contents
- Pregnancy Complications
- Pregnancy Complications
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Note from the Editor-in-Chief
- Normal Laboratory Values (Conventional Units) []
- Section 1 Antepartum (Early Pregnancy)
- Case 1 A Patient of Ashkenazi Jewish Ancestry Presents for Preconception Counseling
- Case 2 A Patient with a Subchorionic Hematoma Presents with Early Vaginal Bleeding
- Case 3 A 25-Year-Old with a Twin Gestation at 9 Weeks
- Case 4 A 35-Year-Old with HSIL Cervical Cytology at 10 Weeks
- Case 5 A 20-Year-Old with a Molar Pregnancy at 8 Weeks
- Case 6 A 20-Year-Old with Anxiety and Depression at 7 Weeks
- Case 7 A 40-Year-Old with Nausea, Vomiting, and Weight Loss at 7 Weeks
- Case 8 A 30-Year-Old with Worsening Migraine Headaches at 14 Weeks
- Case 9 A 30-Year-Old with Isoimmunization at 9 Weeks
- Case 10 A 25-Year-Old with an Early Pregnancy and Bicornuate Uterus
- Case 11 Recommended Vaccinations at an 8-Week Prenatal Intake
- Section 2 Antepartum (Mid-trimester)
- Section 3 Antepartum (Late Pregnancy)
- Section 4 Antepartum (Medical Complications)
- Section 5 Antepartum (Infectious Complications)
- Section 6 Intrapartum/Delivery
- Section 7 Postpartum
- Section 8 Fetal Complications
- Section 9 Placental Complications
- Section 10 Complications of the Cord, Amnion, and Gravid Uterus
- Section 11 Psychosocial Considerations
- Index
- References
Case 10 - A 25-Year-Old with an Early Pregnancy and Bicornuate Uterus
from Section 1 - Antepartum (Early Pregnancy)
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 08 April 2025
Book contents
- Pregnancy Complications
- Pregnancy Complications
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Note from the Editor-in-Chief
- Normal Laboratory Values (Conventional Units) []
- Section 1 Antepartum (Early Pregnancy)
- Case 1 A Patient of Ashkenazi Jewish Ancestry Presents for Preconception Counseling
- Case 2 A Patient with a Subchorionic Hematoma Presents with Early Vaginal Bleeding
- Case 3 A 25-Year-Old with a Twin Gestation at 9 Weeks
- Case 4 A 35-Year-Old with HSIL Cervical Cytology at 10 Weeks
- Case 5 A 20-Year-Old with a Molar Pregnancy at 8 Weeks
- Case 6 A 20-Year-Old with Anxiety and Depression at 7 Weeks
- Case 7 A 40-Year-Old with Nausea, Vomiting, and Weight Loss at 7 Weeks
- Case 8 A 30-Year-Old with Worsening Migraine Headaches at 14 Weeks
- Case 9 A 30-Year-Old with Isoimmunization at 9 Weeks
- Case 10 A 25-Year-Old with an Early Pregnancy and Bicornuate Uterus
- Case 11 Recommended Vaccinations at an 8-Week Prenatal Intake
- Section 2 Antepartum (Mid-trimester)
- Section 3 Antepartum (Late Pregnancy)
- Section 4 Antepartum (Medical Complications)
- Section 5 Antepartum (Infectious Complications)
- Section 6 Intrapartum/Delivery
- Section 7 Postpartum
- Section 8 Fetal Complications
- Section 9 Placental Complications
- Section 10 Complications of the Cord, Amnion, and Gravid Uterus
- Section 11 Psychosocial Considerations
- Index
- References
Summary
Congenital anomalies of the female reproductive tract are the result of deviations from normal embryologic development. While diverse in their clinical presentation and associated medical complications, all congenital genitourinary tract abnormalities can impact reproductive health and pregnancy. Uterine anomalies in pregnancy are associated with increased risk of first-trimester pregnancy loss, preterm birth, fetal malpresentation, and poor fetal growth. The degree of risk varies based on the type of uterine anomaly. Obstetric outcomes are usually good and vaginal birth should be encouraged if the fetus is in cephalic presentation and in the absence of any other indication for cesarean section.
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