Open AccessUterus didelphys and successful pregnancy: case reports
Author(s) -
Hilka Quinelato,
Renata dos Santos Ribeiro Guzman,
R.M. Faria,
Valquiria Quinelato
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
revista eletrônica acervo saúde
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2178-2091
DOI - 10.25248/reas.e6571.2021
Subject(s) - uterus didelphys , medicine , pregnancy , obstetrics , gynecology , uterus , menstruation , genetics , biology
Objective: To report a clinical cases of uterus didelphys and successful pregnancy. Case details: Case 1: patient with high-risk pregnancy due to Hypothyroidism, overweight and the presence of uterus didelphys. In the past history: anemia, the patient reported menstrual irregularity. The pregnancy went according to the proper procedures, however, a significant increase in weight was observed, as a consequence, gestational arterial hypertension was detected. Cesarean delivery occurred at 37 weeks and three days without complications. Case 2: patient diagnosed with uterus didelphy at 65, history of treatment for becoming pregnant, intense menstrual flow, cramps and two successful pregnancies. However, the patient was not aware of the uterine malformation and there was no information about this fact in the medical record. All patients included in this study provided informed consent. Final consideration: Despite pregnancy being considered the presence of the uterus didelphys, the pregnancies went according to the appropriate procedures considering the guidelines recommended by the Ministry of Health (MS). Therefore, the therapeutic approach applied to clinical cases was successful.