Asherman’s Syndrome from Retained Placenta
Asherman’s Syndrome from Retained Placenta and surgical treatment to remove it can leave women infertile and needing additional treatment. When fragments of the placenta remain in the uterus after a procedure like a D&C, it is known as Retained Products of Conception (RPOC).
The removal of retained placental tissue postpartum and retained products of conception (RPOC) is done by uterine curettage or hysteroscopy. Trauma to the endometrium from surgical procedures, primarily curettage, can cause intrauterine adhesions (Asherman’s syndrome) and subsequent infertility. Asherman’s syndrome happens when scar tissue (adhesions) builds up inside your uterus and/or cervix. It most often develops after procedures that remove tissue from your uterus.
Too much endometrium is removed leading to scar tissue build up. Periods stop or become very light and many experience chronic pain at the time of menstruation.
The extra scar tissue creates less space inside your uterus. Think of the walls of a room getting thicker and thicker, making the space in the middle of the room smaller. These changes can cause pain, irregular periods and infertility.
Maybe you’ve noticed that your periods have changed after a dilation and curettage (D&C). Or you have more pelvic pain than usual. You know what’s not normal for you. If you think you might have Asherman’s syndrome, reach out to a us.
The incidence of negligence claims relating to intrauterine adhesions is rising, justifying re-evaluation of the optimal way of handling these complications.
It is apparent that due to the lack of an accepted management protocol for cases of RPOC, it is difficult to legally defend those cases when the complication of Asherman syndrome develops.
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We deal with a number of Asherman’s cases and understand the difficulties in accessing appropriate treatment and care. Get in touch with Dr Victoria Handley today for more help and advice. Don’t suffer in silence. Call FREE on 0800 470 2009 or email vhandley@handleylaw.co.uk