Unicornuate Uterus: What It Means for Fertility, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy

Written By Lora Shahine, MD

Do you know that uteruses come in different shapes? How about a unicornuate uterus? 

You can have a uterine anomaly without symptoms and it can impact your reproductive health, miscarriage risk, and pregnancy outcomes. 

Inspired by Celina Spooky Boo’s fertility story, this episode of Brave & Curious explores unicornuate uterus. Dr. Lora Shahine explains this congenital anomaly, how it’s diagnosed, and the spectrum of potential outcomes it can create for fertility and pregnancy.

Dr. Shahine also offers critical questions to ask your healthcare provider, helping you advocate for your reproductive health with knowledge and bravery.

Follow @celinaspookyboo on Instagram

In this episode, listeners will learn:

  • [1:06] What is a unicornuate uterus?

  • [6:43] How common is it?

  • [7:17] Diagnosing a unicornuate uterus

  • [9:01] Impact on fertility

  • [11:41] Pregnancy risks

  • [13:45] Treatment options

  • [15:30] How to advocate for your care

  • [17:07] Final thoughts

Dr. Shahine’s Weekly Newsletter on Fertility News and Recommendations

Follow @drlorashahine Instagram | YouTube | Tiktok | Her Books

Lora Shahine, MD

Dr. Lora Shahine, reproductive endocrinologist at Pacific NW Fertility and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, completed her residency in OBGYN at the University of California in San Francisco and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at Stanford University. She is dedicated to educating and advocating for increased awareness of infertility, miscarriage, and the impact on environmental toxins on health through an active social media presence, teaching, clinical research, and authoring multiple blogs and books including best selling, ‘Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.’

Next

Considering IUI vs. IVF: Which One is Best for You?