Patient's question:
Does a small uterus affect fertility?Doctor's answer:
Hello, uterine hypoplasia, also known as "immature uterus," refers to the condition where the uterus remains smaller than normal size after puberty, commonly known as "small uterus." Delayed menarche, menstrual oligomenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, or menstrual irregularities are often significant manifestations of uterine hypoplasia. Uterine hypoplasia is primarily caused by endocrine dysfunction. Understanding the size of the uterus can generally provide an indication of whether other endocrine systems are normal, such as whether organs like the pituitary gland, hypothalamus, or ovaries are problematic. In severe cases, this condition can lead to infertility.