Asherman's syndrome

Question 1

What is Asherman’s syndrome

Answer 1

formation of adhesions / synechiae in the uterus following uterine damage

Question 2

When does Asherman’s syndrome occur

Answer 2

after dilatation and curettage
uterine surgery
pelvic infection

Question 3

What are the consequences of endometrial adhesions (3)

Answer 3

menstruation abnormalities
infertility
recurrent miscarriages

Question 4

To diagnose Asherman’s syndrome adhesions have to be

Answer 4

symptomatic

Question 5

How does Asherman’s syndrome usually present (3)

Answer 5

secondary amenorrhoea
lighter periods
dysmenorrhoea

Question 6

How can intrauterine adhesions be diagnosed

Answer 6

hysteroscopy
Hysterosalpingography
Sonohysterography
MRI

Question 7

what is Sonohysterography

Answer 7

uterus is filled with fluid and a pelvic ultrasound is performed

Question 8

what is Hysterosalpingography

Answer 8

contrast is injected into the uterus and imaged with xrays

Question 9

How is Asherman’s syndrome managed

Answer 9

dissection of adhesions during hysteroscopy