Diagnostics (Sep 2020)

Mini-Review of the New Therapeutic Possibilities in Asherman Syndrome—Where Are We after One Hundred and Twenty-Six Years?

  • Bogdan Doroftei,
  • Ana-Maria Dabuleanu,
  • Ovidiu-Dumitru Ilie,
  • Radu Maftei,
  • Emil Anton,
  • Gabriela Simionescu,
  • Theodor Matei,
  • Theodora Armeanu

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics10090706
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10, no. 9
p. 706

Abstract

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Asherman syndrome is a multifaceted condition describing the partial or complete removal of the uterine cavity and/or cervical canal. It is a highly debatable topic because of its pronounced influence on both reproductive outcomes and gynaecologic symptoms. The latest reports demonstrated that trauma to the endometrium is the main cause of intrauterine adhesion formation. Left untreated, such adhesions gradually lead to a range of repercussions ranging from mild to severe. Considering the lack of non-invasive approaches, the advent of hysteroscopy has revolutionized the entire field, being otherwise considered the most efficient tool offering new directions and amplifying the chances of treating the Asherman syndrome.

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