Ive been diagnosed with only MILD Ashermans Syndrome, can I get pregnant without having surgery to remove the minor adhesions I have?
The real question here isnt “can” you, but SHOULD you. It is certainly possible for an Asherman’s sufferer with an open cervix to get pregnant but it is a risky thing to do. There are numerous risks to both you and the baby should you get pregnant with significant scar tissue present in your uterus. You would be at a higher risk of miscarriage, placenta previa, placenta increta, bleeding during pregnancy and stillbirth. It is recommended that women with Asherman’s NOT attempt pregnancy until they have had their scar tissue removed. This is why it is advisable to use birth control until you and your doctor are confident you are scar-free. Do I need to have my Asherman’s “repaired” if I dont plan on having any more children? Is there a risk in leaving it untreated? The primary reason that women have surgery to remove the scar tissue that results from Asherman’s Syndrome is to prepare their uterus for possible pregnancy. If no pregnancy is planned for the future, there may be no need to u
