She was diagnosed of the million-in-one condition; uterus didelphys when she was 18 years of age and was said to have lost her virginity twice due to the rare condition but said she was comfortable with having the condition. She said:
'Once I found out what it was I told everybody,'
'I thought it was amazing and it's definitely an ice-breaker at parties'
Hazel went to the doctor after her long-term boyfriend told her she was 'different' in the genital area. See a scan of her genital after the cut and follow the link below to watch the video...
Hazel has two wombs (uteruses), two cervixes (neck of the womb) and a dividing wall between two vaginas |
'When developing in the womb girls start with two tubes. These fuse and the septum breaks down and forms one uterus.
'In around one in 3,000 cases the septum stays within the uterus but to actually have two separate uteruses is much rarer.'
Hazel said previously she had found sex very uncomfortable, but now she didn't suffer any adverse effects. She turned down surgery as it could have left significant scar tissue. She said:
'When I was younger I
thought I was having cystitis and urine infections from a young age when
I was tearing the middle septum.'
'I used to suffer from horrendous cramps and my periods could be very heavy. I now know that my periods were worse because I have two wombs.
'So if I get pregnant I have to be very aware not to get pregnant on the other side.'
Dr Harper added that Hazel was more likely to have a breached birth as her uteruses were smaller and she was more likely to need a caesarean section. She must also have double smear tests when checking for cervical cancer.
But Hazel is unphased by the prospect. She said:
'I have a great sex life,'
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