Failure to Deliver Placenta Causes Asherman’s Syndrome

Failure to Deliver Placenta Causes Asherman’s Syndrome

Failure to Deliver Placenta Causes Asherman’s Syndrome and resulted in hysterectomy and substantial compensation.

When the placenta was not delivered fully after the birth of her first child our client developed Asherman’s syndrome. The failure to manage a retained placenta meant that she struggling to conceive. Investigations found adhesions in her uterus which required substantial treatment and a diagnosis of Asherman’s syndrome.

In the week following the birth of her baby, she began to suffer intense post-natal bleeding. Despite her concerns about the bleeding and smell she was dismissed by midwives on each occasion.

Almost three weeks after the birth her bleeding worsened and she passed a large blood clot. An ultrasound scan revealed “retained products of conception” in her uterus. She underwent treatment to remove the products but this delay led to adhesions (scar tissue) forming.

When her periods did not return the had further tests and was told she had developed Asherman’s syndrome.

She then contacted us for help and advice about a claim as her future fertility was affected. We were able to help secure a settlement.