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Fertility Glossary

Uterine septum

A band of tissue dividing the uterine cavity from birth.

Female fertility

A septum is the congenital uterine difference most associated with miscarriage and is usually the one considered for surgical correction, by hysteroscopic division. Diagnosis needs 3D ultrasound or MRI rather than an HSG alone.

Also known as: septate uterus, uterine septum resection

Sources

  • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) patient information

Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only โ€” always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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