Asherman's Syndrome

Asherman's syndrome is a condition where scar tissue forms inside the uterus, typically after procedures like D&C, leading to reduced or absent periods, infertility, and recurrent pregnancy loss.

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Symptoms

  • Light or absent periods
  • Recurrent pregnancy loss
  • Infertility
  • Cyclic pelvic pain without bleeding

Treatment

  • Hysteroscopic lysis of adhesions
  • Prevention of recurrence (stents, IUDs temporarily, estrogen)

Related Conditions

Female Infertility

Related

 Anovulation

Different cause of irregular periods
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References

  • ASRM. Asherman Syndrome Resources.