Septate Uterus

Also known as: Uterine septum, arcuate uterus, bicornuate uterus

What is septate uterus?

A septate uterus is a congenital (developing before birth) anomaly of a normally shaped uterus where a wall of tissue runs down the middle (extending partially down the center, or all the way completely), dividing the uterine cavity into two.

What causes septate uterus?

Septate uterus is a defect that develops as the fetus is growing in the womb. The cause is unknown.

What are the symptoms of septate uterus?

Often a septate uterus doesn’t cause any symptoms until puberty when it may cause menstrual pain that is greater than normal. In some cases, it might cause complications during pregnancy and/or delivery including preterm labor, miscarriage and breech (feet first) delivery.