Scarred uterus
Scarred uterus
A scarred uterus, also known as a uterine scar, refers to the formation of scars in the endometrium, myometrium, and serosa of the uterus due to various reasons. Uterine scars can appear in different parts of the uterus, such as the cervix, cervical canal, uterine cavity, uterine body (isthmus, cornua, anterior wall, posterior wall, lateral wall), and uterine serosal surface. This condition is most common in women who have undergone a cesarean section. Additionally, women who have had gynecological surgeries such as myomectomy, uterine perforation or rupture repair, hysteroplasty, or D&C are also prone to developing a scarred uterus. Depending on the location of the scar, the clinical manifestations vary. Endometrial and intrauterine scars can lead to reduced menstrual flow, amenorrhea, and infertility. Scars in the uterine body can result in uterine diverticulum, prolonged menstrual bleeding, and risks such as scar pregnancy, placenta accreta, and uterine rupture in subsequent pregnancies.
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