Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Uterine synechiae
Symptoms
The adhesions may cause
However, such symptoms could be related to several conditions. They are more likely to indicate Asherman syndrome if they occur suddenly after a D&C or other uterine surgery.
Signs and tests
A pelvic exam is usually normal.
Tests may include:
- Blood tests to detect tuberculosis or schistosomiasis
- Hysteroscopy
- Hysterosonogram
- Infertility evaluation
Transvaginal ultrasound examination
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Review Date: 09/12/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine; Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound,
Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
