Septate uterus: reproductive outcome after hysteroscopic metroplasty.

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate hysteroscopic metroplasty and its effect on reproductive outcome.

STUDY

DESIGN

Seventy-five patients consulted for uterine septum between January 1996 to December 2000 at "La Sapienza" University in Rome were included in the study.

RESULTS

Forty patients attempted pregnancy and a total of 30 spontaneous pregnancies resulted (75% pregnancy rate). The uterine cavity was normal at hysteroscopic follow-up in 68% of cases.

CONCLUSION

Correction of uterine septum improves pregnancy outcome of patients. Broadening the indications for hysteroscopic metroplasty should be encouraged for patients who desire to conceive.