Table 3. Criteria Required for Diagnosis of Cesarean Scar Disorder and Conditions That Should Be Ruled Out Before Confirming the Diagnosis.
Diagnostic criteria | RoA, % | Conditions to exclude | RoA, % |
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Minimum of 3 regular menstrual cycles after CD before diagnosis can be made | 93.5 | Cervical dysplasia | 74.2 |
A patient needs to be premenopausal | 100 | Vaginal/uterine infections | 74.2 |
The complaints of a symptomatic niche should start after a CD or should worsen significantly after a CD | 80.6 | Other uterine intracavitary pathology | 93.5 |
A patient can be cured from a symptomatic niche (this does not mean that all symptomatic niche should be treated) | 87.1 | Other causes of postmenstrual spotting (such as continuous oral contraceptive use or intrauterine device) | 80.6 |
NA | NA | Anovulatory cycles | 100 |
Abbreviations: CD, cesarean delivery; NA, not applicable; RoA, rate of agreement.