Background
Asherman’s syndrome, traumatic amenorrhea, IUA, Asherman
INTRAUTERINE ADHESIONS, SEPARATION, ADHESION
Intrauterine adhesion (IUA) was first reported in 1948 by Asherman and defined as “traumatic amenorrhea”, also known as Asherman’s syndrome after his name (Postoperative use of estrogen after IUA separation, with or without progesterone, can help reduce the probability of adhesion re-formation. The AAGL (American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists) Practice Guideline also recommends post-operative estrogen therapy for 2-3 cycles, but does not specify the optimal dose and route of oestrogen therapy (Grade B evidence) (