Asherman

Asherman may refer to more than one topic. The most widely known use is Asherman syndrome, a gynecological condition characterized by intrauterine adhesions that form after endometrial injury, most often following uterine surgery, postpartum complications, or infection. The resulting scar tissue can partially or completely occlude the uterine cavity and may affect menstrual flow and fertility.

Symptoms of the syndrome vary and can include reduced or absent menstrual bleeding (hypomenorrhea or amenorrhea), infertility, and recurrent pregnancy loss, and some individuals may experience pelvic pain. Diagnosis is typically suggested by imaging studies and is definitively established by hysteroscopy, which also allows direct visualization of the adhesions. Treatment involves hysteroscopic adhesiolysis to surgically separate the adhesions, commonly followed by estrogen therapy to promote endometrial regrowth. In some cases, an intrauterine balloon or other device is placed to help prevent re-adhesion. The prognosis depends on the extent of adhesions; fertility outcomes often improve after treatment but may remain limited in extensive cases.

Asherman is also a surname and is borne by individuals in various fields. The surname is likely of Jewish origin and may derive from the given name Asher, though regional variations exist.