Adenomyosis Overview
Learn About Adenomyosis
Adenomyosis is a thickening of the walls of the uterus. It occurs when endometrial tissue grows into the outer muscular walls of the uterus. Endometrial tissue forms the lining of the uterus.
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The cause is not known. Sometimes, adenomyosis may cause the uterus to grow in size.
The condition most often occurs in women ages 35 to 50 who have had at least one pregnancy.
In many cases, there are no symptoms. When symptoms occur, they can include:
- Long-term or heavy menstrual bleeding
- Painful menstrual periods, which gets worse
- Pelvic pain during intercourse
Most women have some adenomyosis as they get close to menopause. However, only a few will have symptoms. Most women do not need treatment.
Birth control pills and an IUD that has progesterone can help decrease heavy bleeding. Medicines such as ibuprofen or naproxen can also help manage pain.
Surgery to remove the uterus (hysterectomy) may be done in women with severe symptoms.
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Huda Afaneh is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Dr. Afaneh and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adenomyosis. Her top areas of expertise are Adenomyosis and Bartholin Cyst or Abscess. Dr. Afaneh is currently accepting new patients.
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Angela Kueck is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Dr. Kueck and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adenomyosis. Her top areas of expertise are Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Oophorectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy. Dr. Kueck is currently accepting new patients.
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Payton Schmidt is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Schmidt and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adenomyosis. Her top areas of expertise are Stress Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Bartholin Cyst or Abscess, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.
Symptoms most often go away after menopause. Surgery to remove the uterus often gets you rid of symptoms completely.
Contact your provider if you develop symptoms of adenomyosis.
Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effect of an anti-inflammatory diet and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on pain symptoms, health related quality of life and the effect on inflammatory characteristics in serum and menstruum samples as well as the effect on the gut and vaginal microbiome in women with endometriosis. Participants will be randomized between standard care (cont...
Summary: Adenomyosis is a gynaecological disorder with a high prevalence in women of childbearing age and is characterised by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma within the myometrium, associated or not with hypertrophy and hyperplasia of the surrounding myometrium. Adenomyosis may cause pelvic pain and/or abnormal uterine bleeding. Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) is considered the main non-invasi...
Published Date: April 16, 2024
Published By: John D. Jacobson, MD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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