Asherman syndrome

Asherman syndrome (amenorrhoea traumatica, amenorrhoea atretica) is a secondary amenorrhoea as a result of synechiae after interventions on the uterine endometrium.

Etiology
This is iatrogenic damage caused by unsparing or repeated instrumental revisions of the uterine cavity. Damage to the endometrium can result from subsequent inflammation. It can occur after curettage, myomectomy or as a complication in connection with artificial termination of pregnancy.

Clinical manifestations
These are late complications of the procedure manifested by morphological changes associated with permanent atrophy of the endometrium and adhesions in the uterine cavity.

Complications
These morphological changes can cause secondary amenorrhea and be a serious cause of secondary sterility or placental development disorders in the event. pregnancy.

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