Patient's question:
Doctor, hello!There is a septum in the uterus. Will it be very troublesome to insert an IUD? First follow-up question: There is a septum in the uterus. The midwife told me it was just a septum inside the uterus. I am 29 years old and have been postpartum for 9 months. I haven't gone to insert an IUD yet. I don't know if it's possible to insert one?
Additionally, my period has not come yet. Why is that?
Doctor's answer:
Hello! A septum inside the uterus should be referred to as a longitudinal septum, which is a congenital developmental anomaly. It is what we commonly call a double uterus. Septate uteri are divided into complete and incomplete types, but both types can affect the passage of sperm. Additionally, after pregnancy, they are prone to miscarriage, preterm birth, and intrauterine growth restriction.Recommendation: If a longitudinal septum is detected, surgical correction should be performed at the appropriate time. During daily life, it is important to rest and maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the external genitalia. Wash the external genitalia with warm water daily, wear loose cotton underwear, and avoid wearing synthetic fiber underwear or tight jeans. Also, avoid cold, spicy, and irritating foods.