Conditions our MRI scans have found

A bicornuate uterus is a type of uterine anomaly that is present from birth (congenital) in which the uterus is heart-shaped. Overall, congenital uterine anomalies occur in about 1.5% of females. In most cases, a bicornuate uterus is incidentally discovered (found in passing when looking for something else) when the pelvis is imaged.

Complete septate uterus is a type of congenital uterine anomaly. Congenital uterine anomalies happen during embryo development in the womb. One estimate suggests that 5% of women have some kind of congenital uterine anomaly. The septate uterus is the most common uterine anomaly. Complete septate uterus is when the uterus has a complete wall separating the uterus in the middle.

Endometriosis (also known as an endometrial implant) is when cells similar to those lining the uterus grow outside the uterus. It is unclear what causes this condition to happen. While endometriosis is a common and non-cancerous process, the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and its resultant inflammation can cause women to have pelvic pain that is related to their menstrual cycle, pain during intercourse, pain with urination or difficulty getting pregnant. Deep pelvic endometriosis occurs when there is more advanced (deeper) growth of the cells outside of the uterus and is associated with more severe symptoms.

Uterine fibroids are also called uterine leiomyomas or myomas. They are growths in the muscle of the uterus. Approximately 80% of women will have fibroids in their lifetime. The cause of uterine fibroids is unclear, but there is an association with hormones (estrogen and progesterone), family history and pregnancy.

Fibroids are usually benign (non-cancerous)

Small amounts of fluid in the endometrium is a normal finding. This could also be due to menstruation.

Uterine fibroids (also called uterine leiomyomas or myomas) are abnormal growths in the muscle of the uterus. Fibroids do not generally have malignant (cancerous) potential, but can occasionally be the cause of some types of abdominal pain or prolonged/irregular menses.

Blood vessels supply uterine fibroids with the nutrients and oxygen they need to grow. Uterine fibroid degeneration occurs when a fibroid outgrows its limited blood supply. The connecting blood vessels can no longer provide enough oxygen and nutrients to the fibroid causing its cells to die, or degenerate.