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Yu, D, Wong, YM, Cheong, Y, Xia, E, and Li, TC. Asherman syndrome--one century later. Fertil Steril 2008;89(4):759-79. Table 6 has a good summary of studies on reproductive outcomes.
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Obstetric and fertility complications after Asherman’s syndrome
(Also see papers on treatment outcomes and general reviews)
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Dmowski, WP and Greenblatt, RB. Asherman's syndrome and risk of placenta accreta. Obstet Gynecol 1969;34(2):288-99.
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Pregnancy complications in the presence of intrauterine adhesions
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