Brave & Curious with Dr Lora Shahine

Ep 132 Unicornuate Uterus: What It Means for Fertility, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy


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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.

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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

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