Asherman's syndrome; uterine adhesions; uterine scarring; uterine synechiae

Etiology

• generally a result of overly vigorous curettage

Pathology

• intrauterine adhesions (scarring) with destruction of the endometrium

Clinical manifestations

• amenorrhea to normal menstrual periods
• menstrual pain without vaginal bleeding

Diagnostic procedures

• hysteroscopy

Radiology

• transvaginal ultrasound diagnostic

Management

• surgery
  • hysteroscopy +/- laparoscopy

More general terms

• syndrome
• gynecologic disease