ASHERMAN SYNDROME: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW.

Are you having absent periods? Getting cramps but not menstruating? And you have a history of frequent abortion, injury or any scaring. Then you may need to see a gynecologist. You may be suffering from ASHERMAN syndrome. What is known as asherman syndrome? Asherman syndrome is an uncommon uterine condition. In which scaring of the inner wall of uterus causing adhesion of anterior and posterior wall of the uterus. It may vary from mild to severe. Depending on areas of adhesion and type of adhesion (thick or thin). This condition leaves very little space in the uterus. Presented with what kind of symptoms? • absent periods or very light periods (amenorrhea or hypo menorrhea) • severe cramps during the period date but menstruating sparsely • unable to get pregnant What is the cause or risk factor of asherman syndrome? Near about 90 percent of Asherman syndrome cases occur due to dilation and curettage (D and C) procedures. D &C is usually done for missed abortion, elective abortion, retained placenta after delivery or…