Open AccessT-shaped uterus in the 21st century (Post DES era) – We need to know more!
Author(s) -
Akanksha Sood,
Masood Akhtar
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of human reproductive sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.484
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 0974-1208
pISSN - 1998-4766
DOI - 10.4103/jhrs.jhrs_101_19
Subject(s) - uterus , in utero , medicine , gynecology , obstetrics , diethylstilbestrol , pregnancy , biology , fetus , estrogen , genetics
T-Shaped uterus is a rare uterine malformation, and has classically been associated with "in-utero" exposure of DES (diethylstilbestrol). Surprisingly, the prevalence of T shaped uterus is significant even today. Hysteroscopic metroplasty is a simple procedure which can potentially improve outcomes in sub-fertile women, but the data is not robust. There is a need for centralised database for registration of women with T shaped uterine anomalies, which will help in defining clear diagnostic criteria, surgical indication & technique, and follow up of reproductive outcomes after the procedure.