Asherman's syndrome
Mother Nature gives women a special body part called a uterus, where babies grow before being born. Sometimes, something called Asherman's Syndrome can happen to a woman's uterus.
Inside the uterus, there is a soft, smooth surface called endometrium that protects and nourishes a growing baby. But when a woman goes through surgery, like a D&C (dilation and curettage) after a miscarriage or abortion, the endometrium can get damaged, and it can cause Asherman's Syndrome.
Asherman's Syndrome means that there is a big, sticky scar called adhesion that forms in the uterus. This sticky scar can stop the endometrium from growing in the uterus or cause it to grow in small pieces, making it hard for a baby to grow or making it difficult for the woman to get pregnant. The adhesion can also cause heavy periods or pain during periods.
Doctors can help women with Asherman's Syndrome by performing surgery on the uterus, called a hysteroscopy. During this surgery, the adhesion can be cut away or removed with a special tool called a laser. After the surgery, the uterus can be healthy again, which can help women to get pregnant or have a healthy pregnancy.
Inside the uterus, there is a soft, smooth surface called endometrium that protects and nourishes a growing baby. But when a woman goes through surgery, like a D&C (dilation and curettage) after a miscarriage or abortion, the endometrium can get damaged, and it can cause Asherman's Syndrome.
Asherman's Syndrome means that there is a big, sticky scar called adhesion that forms in the uterus. This sticky scar can stop the endometrium from growing in the uterus or cause it to grow in small pieces, making it hard for a baby to grow or making it difficult for the woman to get pregnant. The adhesion can also cause heavy periods or pain during periods.
Doctors can help women with Asherman's Syndrome by performing surgery on the uterus, called a hysteroscopy. During this surgery, the adhesion can be cut away or removed with a special tool called a laser. After the surgery, the uterus can be healthy again, which can help women to get pregnant or have a healthy pregnancy.