[] ASHERMAN'S SYNDROME
What is Ashermans? It is a condition where the uterine walls adhere to one another. Usually caused by uterine inflammation. In most cases, Asherman's is caused by an overly aggressive procedure called a D&C, which is performed following a miscarriage or birth.
However, Asherman's can also result from intrauterine surgery to remove fibroids, uterine structural defects (septum, bicornuate uterus, large polyps), or at cesarean section infections related to IUD use (or the placement of any foreign object within the uterine cavity). In rare cases, other infections or radium insertion into the uterus for the treatment of gynecologic cancers can lead to Asherman's Syndrome.
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1.) Uterine Abnormalities: Ashermans' Syndrome is one of the uterine abnormalities listed. This condition is as a result of excessive scraping done during a D & C for miscarriages and abortions. Another cause could be from an infection that was left untreated.
http://www.am-i-pregnant.com/uterine.shtml
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2.) Ashermans' Syndrome Online Community...Welcome - What Is Ashermans? - Mission - Contact Us... This site is for: Medical Information - Profile Data - Our Stories - Physicians - Success Stories - More Success Stories - Discussion - Chat
http://www.ashermans.freeservers.com/
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3.) Ashermans' Syndrome Online Community - Ashermans' Syndrome is the occlusion or obliteration of the uterine cavity due to damage to the lining of the cavity (endometrium). This is not common but is important to recognize it if indeed present. When the endometrium is destroyed beyond a certain depth (believed to be the basalis level which is the level that promotes subsequent growth) in the context of hypoestrogenism (a low circulating estrogen concentration) then permanent scar tissue can easily form within the cavity. Clinical situations that increase the chance of Asherman's Syndrome include:
a...overzealous dilatation and curettage (D&C) - especially for a missed abortion, postpartum bleeding, or septic abortion,
b...intrauterine surgery to remove fibroid tumors,
c...uterine structural defects (septum, bicornuate uterus, large polyps),
d...or at cesarean section infections related to IUD use (or the placement of any foreign object within the uterine cavity).
e...some uncommon infections of the uterus (such as intrauterine tuberculosis or Schistosomiasis)
f...or radium insertion into the uterus for the treatment of gynecologic cancers.
http://www.ashermans.freeservers.com/medical.htm
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4.) Ashermans Syndrome Online Support Group...This is an International community of women from all over the world who have been diagnosed with Ashermans syndrome. The purpose of this community is to give support to each other by sharing our knowledge and passing on information. We have an excellent group of caring women who are willing to share information about doctors all around the world who are experts on Ashermans.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ashermans
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5.) Ashermans' Syndrome is a gynecological disorder causing: 1.) a decrease in menstrual flow; 2.) abdominal pain; 3.) cessation of; menstruation; 4.) infertility
http://www.ibionet.com/rarediseases/ashermanssyndrome.html
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6.) A Glossary of Infertility Terms And Acronyms
http://www.inciid.org/glossary.html
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7.) Ashermans' Syndrome - Intrauterine adhesions that can happen spontaneously, or as a result of repeated trauma to the uterus. They may cause amenorrhea. Treatment involves prophylaxis (avoidance of infection) in most cases, and a dilation and curettage (D&C) in very severe cases.
http://umm.drkoop.com/conditions/ency/article/001483.htm
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8.) Possible Ashermans' Syndrome...uterine scarring after D&C - Scroll down to: Ashermans' Syndrome is the formation of intrauterine adhesions. These adhesions can obliterate the endometrial cavity. The most frequent cause of Ashermans' is curettage associated with pregnancy - either after a term delivery or a miscarriage. For certain types of miscarriages, the incidence of Ashermans' Syndrome is as high as 30%.
http://www.wdxcyber.com/mwantpg.htm#m09
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9.) So Tired of This
http://webmd.lycos.com/content/article/1711.50057
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