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  2. Asherman's syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Asherman's syndrome (AS) is an acquired uterine condition that occurs when scar tissue forms inside the uterus and/or the cervix. [1] It is characterized by variable scarring inside the uterine cavity, where in many cases the front and back walls of the uterus stick to one another.

  3. Uterine rupture - Wikipedia

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    Transeverse uterine rupture. Uterine rupture is when the muscular wall of the uterus tears during pregnancy or childbirth. [3] Symptoms, while classically including increased pain, vaginal bleeding, or a change in contractions, are not always present. [1] [2] Disability or death of the mother or baby may result. [1] [3]

  4. Uterine niche - Wikipedia

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    Although studies are increasing, an international debate can be about their relevance. If 60 to 70% of women after cesarean section actually get a niche, maybe it's not that relevant because not all these people have symptoms, or perhaps not all the affected people report the symptoms nor it is recognised as the problem is not known to many primary-care physicians.

  5. Placenta accreta spectrum - Wikipedia

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    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 ...

  6. Stretch marks - Wikipedia

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    Striae gravidarum in a pregnant woman at 38 weeks. Pregnancy stretch marks, also known as striae gravidarum, are a specific form of scarring of the skin of the abdominal area due to rapid expansion of the uterus as well as sudden weight gain during pregnancy. About 90% of pregnant women are affected. [13]

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  8. Recurrent miscarriage - Wikipedia

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    These Structural uterine abnormalities can be visualized by several imaging studies including, hysterosalpingography, ultrasound, and MRI. [3] 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]

  9. Stenosis of uterine cervix - Wikipedia

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    Cervical canal widening can be temporarily achieved by the insertion of dilators into the cervix. If the stenosis is caused by scar tissue, a laser treatment can be used to vaporize the scarring. [5] Finally, the surgical enlargement of the cervical canal can be performed by hysteroscopic shaving of the cervical tissue. [6]