Developmental disorders of the female genital tract

Congenital defect - vagina, ovaries, uterus, and cervix; Birth defect - vagina, ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and cervix; Developmental disorder of female reproductive tract

Developmental differences of the female reproductive tract affect the reproductive organs of a female infant. They occur while the baby is growing in the mother's womb.

Female reproductive organs include the vagina, ovaries, uterus, and cervix.

Congenital uterine anomalies

Uterine anomalies are congenital malformations of the female reproductive tract. Examples include uterus didelphys (double uterus), arcuate uterus (uterus with a dent on the top part), unicornuate uterus (one-sided uterus), bicornuate uterus (heart-shaped uterus), septate uterus (uterus with partition in the middle), and absent uterus. These malformations may also affect the fallopian tubes, cervix, and upper vagina. Uterine anomalies may cause infertility or problems with pregnancy.

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