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. 2010 Sep;3(3):143-5.
doi: 10.4103/0974-1208.74157.

Reproductive outcome of septate uterus following hysteroscopic septum resection

Priya Selvaraj  1 , Kamala Selvaraj
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Reproductive outcome of septate uterus following hysteroscopic septum resection

Priya Selvaraj et al. J Hum Reprod Sci. 2010 Sep.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the reproductive outcome following hysteroscopic septum resection in patients with primary and secondary (recurrent pregnancy loss [RPL] and bad obstetric history [BOH]) infertility.

Study design: Retrospective study.

Materials and methods: Hysteroscopic septum resection was performed on 26 patients with a history of either recurrent pregnancy loss, BOH or infertility. The septum resection was performed using a bipolar versapoint system. Reproductive performance of these patients after septum resection was analyzed. The main outcome measures were clinical pregnancy and live birth rates.

Results: Hysteroscopic septum resection was performed on seven patients with the history of secondary infertility. Post operatively, the pregnancy rate was 86% (n=6), and the live birth rate was 67% (n=4). After septum resection in 19 primary infertile patients, 6 (32%) patients conceived which resulted in live birth rates of 67% (n=4).

Conclusion: Hysteroscopic septum resection using bipolar versapoint system is an effective and safe approach for the removal of septum. Hysteroscopic septum resection in women with septate uterus significantly improves the live birth rates and future fertility is not impaired.

Keywords: BOH; hysteroscopy; infertility; recurrent pregnancy loss; septate uterus; septum resection.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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