Uterine adhesions, also known as Asherman syndrome is characterised by the growth of scar tissue inside the uterus. This condition can cause infertility, pain, and secondary amenorrhea, among other symptoms. Although, it’s a challenging aspect of reproductive health but it’s often based on misconceptions and myths that can cause unnecessary concern and anxiety. Myth 1: […]
This article provides a summary of the principle behind the reoccurrence of adhesions even after treatment, as well as a guide toward better strategies for adhesion prevention and treatment. Internal scar tissue, called adhesions, forms when the body heals from an accident, fall, surgery, infection, inflammation, trauma, radiation therapy, or endometriosis. Similarly, like scars that occur […]
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection that occurs in a woman’s reproductive organs. However, one of the common complications of PID is pelvic adhesions. In other words, untreated PID causes scar tissue to develop between internal organs; such as the uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or the ovaries. Which can result in pelvic pain and the possibility […]
Asherman’s syndrome is a rare, acquired, gynecological disorder of the uterus. The bonding of scar tissue that lines the walls of the uterus, which decreases the volume of the uterine cavity is a characteristic of asherman’s syndrome. Also, the bonding of uterine scar tissue may occur as a result of surgical scraping or cleaning of tissue from […]
Pelvic adhesions are a common issue that affects many women, especially those who have had abdominal or gynecological surgery. It may even affect people who have not had surgery but have suffered from infections such as pelvic inflammatory disease. In many cases, the condition is asymptomatic and diagnosed only when it causes complications with pregnancy. […]
Thinking about pregnancy after miscarriage? You might be anxious or confused about what caused your miscarriage and when to conceive again. Here’s help understanding pregnancy after miscarriage and the steps you can take to promote a healthy pregnancy. Consequently, women have a miscarriage at one time or another. Miscarriages can happen for many reasons. However, […]
In this write-up, we shall be addressing the 4 four major surgeries that go on day in, day out and may eventually lead to Asherman’s syndrome, as well as the best alternative to treat it. Specifically, Asherman’s syndrome is an acquired condition, which means that something usually happens that causes you to develop scar tissue. […]
In the female reproductive system, uterine problems are common. As a woman, the uterus is a very important organ and requires to be taken care of specially. Any problem with the uterus can result in a serious fertility challenge, if care is not taken. The uterus (or womb) can be affected by a variety of […]
C-sections are one of the most common surgeries. Some women opt for a caesarean section while others may have to undergo this surgery because of some health complications they might be facing while pregnant. Most c-sections are routine and go as planned. However, many women are unaware of the post-surgical complications that can occur months […]
What are the differences between pelvic adhesions and Asherman’s syndrome? Are they the same? How can you know which one is causing your infertility, and how can you overcome it? These and many more are what you will be learning in this write-up. While some women may have pelvic adhesions, many others may have Asherman’s syndrome. […]
