Intrauterine adhesions ablating the endometrial lining describe which syndrome?

• A. Asherman Syndrome
• B. Turner Syndrome
• C. Kallmann Syndrome
• D. Stein-Leventhal Syndrome

Answer: (A)

Endometrial scarring after injury to the lining causes intrauterine adhesions that can partially or completely obliterate the uterine cavity. This pattern is characteristic of Asherman syndrome. It most often follows uterine instrumentation (like dilation and curettage after delivery or abortion), postpartum infection, or other uterine procedures. The resulting adhesions lead to reduced or absent menstruation (hypomenorrhea or amenorrhea) and can cause infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss. Diagnosis is typically made with hysterosalpingography or saline infusion sonography, with hysteroscopy providing direct visualization and treatment by releasing the adhesions. The other listed conditions are unrelated to intrauterine adhesions.