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The history of a pregnancy event followed by a D&C leading to secondary amenorrhea or hypomenorrhea is typical. Hysteroscopy is the gold standard for diagnosis. [18] Imaging by sonohysterography or hysterosalpingography will reveal the extent of the scar formation. Ultrasound is not a reliable method of diagnosing Asherman's Syndrome.
Intrauterine adhesions (IUA) present in Asherman's syndrome can cause ectopic cervical pregnancy or, if adhesions partially block access to the tubes via the ostia, ectopic tubal pregnancy. [26] [27] [28] Asherman's syndrome usually occurs from intrauterine surgery, most commonly after D&C. [26]
Joseph (Gustav) Asherman (September 11, 1889 — October 9, 1968) was an Israeli gynecologist, director of the Kirya Maternity Hospital. The Asherman's syndrome is named after him. Biography
I was also diagnosed with Asherman syndrome after my miscarriage with the twins due to damaged scar tissue on the inside of my uterus, making future pregnancies more difficult and high risk.
Acquired: Other structural uterine anomalies such as uterine fibroids, polyps, and adhesions (also known as Asherman's syndrome) have a less clear association with recurrent pregnancy loss. [3] Cervical weakness has been shown to lead to premature pregnancy loss resulting in miscarriages or preterm deliveries. It has been estimated that ...
Asherman's syndrome [48] Implantation failure without any known primary cause. It results in negative pregnancy test despite having performed e.g. embryo transfer. Myomas; Previously, a bicornuate uterus was thought to be associated with infertility, [49] but recent studies have not confirmed such an association. [50]
An important risk factor for placenta accreta is placenta previa in the presence of a uterine scar. Placenta previa is an independent risk factor for placenta accreta. Additional reported risk factors for placenta accreta include maternal age and multiparity, other prior uterine surgery, prior uterine curettage, uterine irradiation, endometrial ablation, Asherman syndrome, uterine leiomyomata ...
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