What is a Scar on the Uterus?

Description of the disease

A scar on the uterus is a change in the uterine tissue that occurs as a result of trauma or inflammation. Scars can lead to impaired uterine function and be a cause of infertility.

Classification

• Internal scar
• External scar

Symptoms

Pain in the lower abdomen, irregular menstrual bleeding, painful sexual intercourse, infertility.

Causes

A scar on the uterus can be caused by surgeries on the uterus, inflammatory processes, including after miscarriage, abortion, or childbirth.

Diagnostics

To make a diagnosis, ultrasound examinations and hysteroscopy are performed.

Treatment

Medication methods of treatment are used, surgical intervention if necessary.

Prevention

• Conducting surgeries on the uterus only on indications
• Timely and proper treatment of inflammatory diseases

Doctor

A gynecologist deals with the treatment of scars on the uterus.