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Pathology of the Uterine Cavity

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Causes of infertility by uterine factors have a prevalence of a 10 %.

The uterus participates in key processes of the reproductive system that involve the transport of spermatozoids, embryo implantation and fetal nutrition. It is for this reason that congenital uterine anomalies (unicornuate, bicornuate, and septum uterus, etc.) and acquired pathologies (endometrial polyps, intrauterine synechiae and fibroids) can negatively influence fertility.

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Carrascosa, P., Capuñay, C., Sueldo, C.E., Baronio, J.M. (2014). Pathology of the Uterine Cavity. In: CT Virtual Hysterosalpingography. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-07560-0_6

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