Can a woman with a hypoplastic uterus have children?
Generally, whether a childlike (infantile) uterus can support pregnancy mainly depends on its specific morphology and functional status. If experiencing any discomfort, it is recommended to seek timely medical consultation to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment under a physician's guidance. Detailed analysis is as follows:
An infantile uterus refers to a uterus whose size, shape, or structure significantly differs from that of a typical adult female uterus, although it still retains some fertility potential. If the development of the infantile uterus is relatively good and reaches or approaches a certain level of maturity, there may be a possibility of supporting embryo implantation and development, thereby allowing pregnancy.
For patients with a significantly small uterus or apparent uterine malformations, as the uterus cannot provide sufficient space and a favorable environment for embryo implantation and growth, achieving natural conception or maintaining a pregnancy becomes very difficult.
Patients with an infantile uterus should actively pursue treatment, as although current treatment methods can only alleviate symptoms, they can help improve fertility conditions. During treatment, patients should avoid pregnancy, as pregnancy may easily lead to complications such as miscarriage or premature birth, which can cause significant harm to the uterus and the body.