A unicornuate uterus can affect pregnancy in several ways, including:

  • Complications
    Women with a unicornuate uterus are at higher risk for pregnancy complications, such as miscarriage, preterm labor, and ectopic pregnancy.
  • Monitoring
    A healthcare provider will monitor pregnancies more closely to account for the increased risk of complications.
  • Live birth rate
    Studies have shown that women with a unicornuate uterus have a lower live birth rate than women with a typical uterus.
  • Cesarean delivery
    Women with a unicornuate uterus are more likely to have a Cesarean delivery.
  • Assisted reproductive technology
    If you have difficulty conceiving, assisted reproductive technology (ART) like intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF) may help.