Learn About Adenomyosis

What is the definition of 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.

What are the alternative names for Adenomyosis?

Endometriosis interna; Adenomyoma; Pelvic pain - adenomyosis

What are the causes of Adenomyosis?

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.

What are the symptoms of Adenomyosis?

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
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What are the current treatments for Adenomyosis?

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.

Who are the top Adenomyosis Local Doctors?
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology

Iha Health Services Corporation

5333 Mcauley Dr, Suite 210, 
Ypsilanti, MI 
 2.4 mi
Accepting New Patients

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.

Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

Iha Health Services Corporation

5301 E Huron River Dr, 
Ypsilanti, MI 
 2.7 mi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology

Regents Of The University Of Michigan

4270 Plymouth Rd, 
Ann Arbor, MI 
 5.6 mi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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.

What is the outlook (prognosis) for Adenomyosis?

Symptoms most often go away after menopause. Surgery to remove the uterus often gets you rid of symptoms completely.

When should I contact a medical professional for Adenomyosis?

Contact your provider if you develop symptoms of adenomyosis.

What are the latest Adenomyosis Clinical Trials?
Pain in Endometriosis And the Relation to Lifestyle: Effectiveness of a Dietary Intervention and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Endometriosis-associated Pain

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...

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Risk Factors Associated With The Progression Of Adenomyosis

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...

Who are the sources who wrote this article ?

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.

What are the references for this article ?

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Dolan MS, Hill CC, Valea FA. Benign gynecologic lesions: vulva, vagina, cervix, uterus, oviduct, ovary, ultrasound imaging of pelvic structures. In: Gershenson DM, Lentz GM, Valea FA, Lobo RA, eds. Comprehensive Gynecology. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2022:chap 18.

Gambone JC. Endometriosis and adenomyosis. In: Hacker NF, Gambone JC, Hobel CJ, eds. Hacker & Moore's Essentials of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016:chap 25.

Wei PK, Savicke AM, Levine D. The uterus. In: Rumack CM, Levine D, eds. Diagnostic Ultrasound. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2024:chap 28.