Asherman's syndrome

and scar tissue within the uterus and / or cervix.

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These "thickenings" inside the uterine cavity have variable characteristics, ie they can be thin or thick, localized or confluent.

In most cases, Asherman's syndrome is the result of trauma to the endometrium, which prevents the normal regeneration process of the basal layer and promotes the fusion of damaged areas.

Asherman's syndrome can also result from infections or surgery on the uterus to remove myomas, fibroids or polyps. Intrauterine adhesions can also be caused by curettage after childbirth or an abortion.

Symptoms of Asherman's syndrome include amenorrhea (i.e. very little or no menstruation) and pelvic pain due to adhesions blocking the cervix. These manifestations are not valid, however, for all patients: the presentation of the pathology is variable and only a specialist gynecological examination can investigate with certainty the clinical picture and the possible consequences.

Treatment of Asherman's syndrome is surgical.

, menstrual disorders (such as amenorrhea), infertility, placenta abnormalities and polyabortivity.