Evacuation of Retained Products of Conception and Asherman’s Syndrome
Evacuation of Retained Products of Conception and Asherman’s Syndrome as a result is a heart breaking outcome.
We acted for a Claimant who brought a claim for compensation for clinical negligence following Evacuation of Retained Products of Conception (ERPC) in 2021. The Claimant alleged that she was not warned about the risk of adhesions called Asherman’s syndrome which could affect her fertility.
Following the treatment she suffered issues of pain and lack of periods and was unable to conceive. She was later informed that scarring had been found and that she had Asherman’s Syndrome. The Claimant was informed that the scar tissue would be removed so that her periods could resume. She underwent several treatments via surgery and after taking hormone treatment had a period in early August 2023. The coil was removed and the Claimant fell pregnant. The pregnancy and birth were difficult. The Claimant gave birth to a daughter but future pregnancies are uncertain without additional treatment.
The Claimant suffered Asherman’s Syndrome, secondary amenorrhoea and infertility. She underwent numerous medical investigations and two further surgical procedures by way of hysteroscopy. She suffered a complex PTSD and recurrent depression and anxiety which requires treatment.
To assist the Claimant’s claim we obtained evidence from a Consultant Gynaecologist and Sub-Specialist in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery and a Consultant Psychiatrist.
The Defendant denied breach of duty and causation and loss. They alleged that the Claimant was appropriately counselled. With 4 experts and at least 3 lay witnesses it was anticipated that trial would last 4 days but after careful negotiation a settlement was reached. This meant that the Claimant was able to obtain the necessary counselling to deal with her trauma and move forward with her life.
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