The purpose of this study is to get a better understanding of the clinical implications (including reproductive problems and obstetric complications), appropriate diagnostic tools and correct surgical treatment of Mullerian anomalies.
Mullerian anomalies are rare, therefore they are not well known and not often considered as differential diagnosis. This causes a delay in the diagnosis with risk of long lasting symptoms and adverse effects on the reproductive function. However, the diagnosis can be made more accurately with improved diagnostic tools. Moreover, minimally invasive surgery allows for preservation and potential improvement of fertility in these women. The purpose of this study is to get a better understanding of the clinical implications (including reproductive problems and obstetric complications), appropriate diagnostic tools and correct surgical treatment of Mullerian anomalies.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1,500
Ghent University hospital
Ghent, Belgium
RECRUITINGFertility
Time to clinical pregnancy
Time frame: 10 years after trying to conceive
Fertility
Early pregnancy loss
Time frame: 18 weeks after conception
Surgical approach
Different surgical approaches used
Time frame: During surgery
Surgical success
Relief of symptoms after surgery
Time frame: 15 years after surgery
Diagnostic accuracy
The ability of a test to detect a Mullerian variation when it is present and detect the absence of a Mullerian variation when it is absent
Time frame: at the time of diagnostic workup
Obstetric complications
Complications during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period
Time frame: 1 year after conception
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