[mlcassid]

Hello! I had my first HSG test today...(for those who don't know, it's a test where they inject a water-based dye into your uterus to blow it up and check its shape and look for abnormalities and also see if the dye flows through the tubes to make sure those are clear as well). It was uncomfortable during the procedure...I'd taken 3 extra-strength Tylenols and it still made me have to breathe heavily to cope. The cramping became very painful just after the procedure and lasted a few hours. I finally fell asleep at home and felt some relief. Anyway, the test showed my tubes to be undamaged and open (after 1 cornual ectopic and 2 miscarriages). However, the doctor commented that I have "a bit of a T-shaped uterus." Upon doing research online (I can kick myself now) this is bad news. It seems that it can be a cause of ectopic and recurrent miscarriage and it is usually very difficult to carry a baby to term. They say "eventually" most people can have a baby, but it takes a lot of trying and losses and some luck...after a high risk pregancy that could end at any moment. This is so terrifying for me. Apparently this is a condition that cannot be helped. I read that some people end up adopting while others try using a surrogate. I'm so sad and feel so worried...has anyone out there had a t-shaped uterus but went on to have a healthy baby? I'm feeling so alone right now and I want to try and stay positive. I just don't really know what to think anymore. Thanks for listening. In the meantime, I'm supposed to ovulate early next week and we are going to just keep on trying since there is nothing else that can be done about it anyway. I'll roll the dice and see what happens! Wish us luck!

[Hailzw86]

Awww, I feel so sad now. I'm really sorry you have found this out but don't give up hope. I have never actually experienced this as unfortunately have never been pregnant. I just wanted to send you loads of hugs and good thoughts and vibes. We are always willing to listen to anyone who has a problem here on Families and I'm sure someone will be able to give you some advice or share their stories with you.

Sending you loads of 'Good Luck' and 'Sticky Baby Dust/Glue'

Hayley
xxx

[quagmire8]

(((((hugs)))))

[QueenAngie]

Sending you lots of good wishes too.

No experience w/ a T shaped uterus. Mine is tipped, but assume that it is the normal shape. Am certain another friend online here has a similar issue and will share with you.

Sending you Baby Dust!

[wanttobemommy]

there are a few women on here that were diagnosed with a bicornate (i think thats what its called) uterus or a hear shaped uterus. And have had babies. I am not sure about the T shaped. I have suffered from recurrent miscarraige as well as losing my oldest to prematurity. I know that it is VERY hard to keep up hope, courage and strength to keep trying. I finally had my son in October after 5 losses. All of my pregnancies except my first were in the past two years. I wish you luck and sticky baby dust

[angelstarsmum]

Sending {{{{HUGS}}}} I have bicornuate uterus(heart shaped) they found this out in my second pregnancy not my first! My OB said that the only problem with this is that the baby will probably be breach as there will not be enough room for baby to turn head down!! but this doesn't happen all the time as i know my little one now is head down ans im looking forward to a natural birth hang in there hun things will happen for you, im on my 3rd pregnancy 1st baby, but sadly lost 4, don't lose heart hun.x

[Kristin1981]

I will keep you in my thoughts...
I don't know much about a t-shaped but, my ex hubby's cuz's wife had it and she lost 3 babies one was at 19 weeks,the other at 15 weeks then one at 8 weeks...
She now has a healthy little boy, but was told she most likely will never have another...
I just had a HSG last Friday to make sure my Esure Tubal worked and I am with you on the pain the cramping was pretty rough...

[mlcassid]

Originally Posted by Kristin1981

I will keep you in my thoughts...
I don't know much about a t-shaped but, my ex hubby's cuz's wife had it and she lost 3 babies one was at 19 weeks,the other at 15 weeks then one at 8 weeks...
She now has a healthy little boy, but was told she most likely will never have another...
I just had a HSG last Friday to make sure my Esure Tubal worked and I am with you on the pain the cramping was pretty rough...

Wow! That's scary. It just goes to show that when I do get pregnant again, even if I make it to second or even third trimester I could still lose the baby at any time. Then again, that is sort of true for anyone. Just a lot more likely for me. I'm trying to imagine getting through 9 months of absolute terror. I just have to be strong and positive and know it can happen. At least once. Perhaps we will start researching adoption and surrogacy as well so we can be prepared for other avenues. You never think this stuff will happen to you, you know? You just sort of assume everything is fine and go merrily along until one day you walk into a glass door. SMACK! I've decided to open that door and continue along; just more cautiously now. I still have to follow up with my RE about all my testing and options. That should be in another 2 weeks or so; so perhaps she'll have some optimistic news for me at that point when I can learn more. Thanks everyone for your well wishes and good thoughts; they help!!! If you hear of any t-shape positive stories, I am always ready and willing to hear them!

[Kristin1981]

I found this

T-shaped uterus. This is a very rare congenital uterine malformation caused by exposure to DES, a synthetic estrogen compound (drug) that was given to some pregnant women in the 1950's and 1960's. In some cases, the DES exposure caused uterine malformations in the developing female fetus.

Sometimes these uterine malformations cause problems with a woman's ability to carry a pregnancy to full term. A T-shaped uterus increases the risk for early miscarriages, as well as the risk of preterm labor and delivery. However, some women with a T-shaped uterus carry their pregnancies without problems.
There are also other potential problems that can be caused by DES exposure, such as abnormal Pap smears - and even a predisposition to a type of cervical cancer.

You still have a chance for not having any probs...
Preterm isn't too bad if they can stop labor...
I went into preterm 2 times with my oldest and had to have it stopped one at 30 weeks the other at 34 weeks...
I had my twins at 32 weeks didn't have a choice and they couldn't stop it cause it was placental abruption...

[mlcassid]

Thanks for the info! My Mom never took DES, so I know mine is naturally caused. I was born way after it was outlawed. Thanks for the reassurance about the preterm stuff. It's good to know that usually it can be stopped.