Hypoplasia of the uterus: Causes, symptoms, and treatments
– Uterine hypoplasia is a condition where a girl is born with a small uterus
– It is a congenital disorder present at birth
– The cause of abnormal fetal development leading to uterine hypoplasia is unknown
– Uterine hypoplasia may be a symptom of Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH), which involves underdeveloped or absent uterus and vagina
– Symptoms may include failure to start periods, abdominal pain, and a small or no vaginal opening
– Diagnosis is often not made until puberty when a girl fails to start having periods and visits a doctor
– Diagnosis involves a medical history, physical exam, pelvic exam, blood tests, ultrasound, and MRI
– Treatment depends on the individual and her symptoms