Woman discovers five extra organs after severe stomach pain in Australia

thesun.ie October 23, 2024, 07:00 PM UTC

A 31-year-old woman, Mel Placanica, from Adelaide, Australia, discovered she has five extra organs after suffering severe stomach pain and bleeding. Tests revealed she has two uteruses, four ovaries, two cervixes, and three kidneys. Initially, doctors suspected a tumor, but further scans showed her unusual anatomy. Mel underwent surgery to remove one uterus, two ovaries, and combine her cervixes. She also has endometriosis, which contributed to her pain. Mel's condition, known as uterus didelphys, is rare and involves having multiple reproductive organs. It can lead to complications but often does not require treatment unless symptoms are severe.


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