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WHAT IS A UTERINE SEPTUM? A uterine septum is a form of a congenital malformation where the uterine cavity is partitioned by a longitudinal septum; the outside of the uterus has a normal typical shape. The wedge-like partition may involve only the superior part of the cavity resulting in an incomplete septum or a subseptate uterus, or less frequently the total length of the cavity (complete septum) and the cervix resulting in a double cervix. The septation may also continue caudally into the vagina resulting in a double vagina. WHAT COULD BE THE SYMPTOMS? The condition may/maynot result in infertility,thus normal pregnancies may occur.[2] However, it is associated with a higher risk for miscarriage , premature birth and malpresentation. The condition is also associated with abnormalities of the renal system. Further, skeletal abnormalities have been linked to the condition HOW IS IT DIAGNOSED? A pelvic examination may reveal a double vagina or double cervix that sh