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Uterine and tubal abnormalities alone or in combination with other factors are present in 17%–25% of all couples who seek care for infertility treatment. The prevalence is higher in older women and in those with secondary infertility. Although suspected at the history, it is usually confirmed by ultrasound/ laparoscopy and/or MRI depending on the cause. Multiple pathologies are identified under the umbrella of tubal and uterine factors, some are associated with infertility but very few are proven to be the only cause of infertility. Treatment depends on the condition. It ranges from no intervention to surgery to in vitro fertilisation (IVF). With advances in the technology of IVF, surgery is becoming a lost art, especially for tubal factors. Various surgical techniques have been suggested for uterine factors. Given most tubal and uterine factors have association rather than causation for infertility, the effect of surgery on improving fertility is debatable. We will discuss the causes of uterine and tubal factors, their implications on fertility, diagnostic modalities and treatment options with limitations of the available evidence. A good history and a high index of suspicion along with primary and secondary prevention of tubal and uterine factor infertility are important to prevent long-term implications.
This chapter discusses the congenital uterine malformations and their reproductive implications. Patients with congenital absence of the vagina usually lack the uterus as well. Imperforate hymen and transverse vaginal septum are vertical fusion anomalies. Double uterus, septate uterus and unicornuate uterus are obstructive lateral fusion anomalies. In strassman procedure a transverse fundal incision is made in case of a bicornuate uterus and the two uterine cavities are unified. In Tompkins procedure for septate uteri a median bivalve is made and no tissue is excised. The two cavities are opened and unified. In Jones procedure which is usually reserved for the wide septum, a wedge resection of the septum is done and the uterine cavities are unified. In uterus didelphys, there is duplication of the uterus, cervix, and vagina. Fertility of women with didelphic uterus was comparatively good. Patients with congenital uterine malformations undergoing IVF have a good pregnancy rate.
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