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OBJECTIVE: To provide evidence-based recommendations regarding the diagnosis and effectiveness of surgical treatment of a uterine septum. METHODS: This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations regarding the diagnosis and effectiveness of surgical treatment of a uterine septum. This replaces the last version of the same name (Fertil Steril. 2016 Sep 1;106(3):530-40). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Outcomes of interest included the impact of a septum on underlying fertility, live birth, clinical pregnancy, and obstetrical outcomes. RESULT(S): The literature search identified relevant studies to inform the evidence for this guideline. CONCLUSION(S): The treatment of uterine septa and subsequent outcomes associated with infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, and adverse obstetrical outcomes are summarized. Resection of a septum has been shown to improve outcomes in patients with recurrent pregnancy loss and to decrease the likelihood of malpresentation. In the setting of infertility, it is recommended to use a shared decision-making model after appropriate counseling to determine whether or not to proceed with septum resection.