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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.
Endometriosis interna; Adenomyoma; Pelvic pain - 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.
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.
Jacques Donnez practices practicing medicine in Brussels, Belgium. Mr. Donnez is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Adenomyosis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menorrhagia, Uterine Fibroids, Infertility, Hysterectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
Mathilde Bourdon practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Bourdon is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Adenomyosis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adenomyosis, Endometriosis, Infertility, Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
Pietro Santulli practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Mr. Santulli is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Adenomyosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Infertility, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Oophorectomy.
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: This PhD project investigates the effect of the good pain consultation and early integration of biopsychosocial pain education with current standard management of endometriosis. Our goal is to facilitate self-management of pain and improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL) using limited resources. Our research question is: Does a good pain consultation improve pain self-efficacy and HRQOL, co...
Summary: GnRH-a will be used to postpone period after vaginal repair for Cesarean Section Scar Defect（CSD） patients with adenomyosis which will be compared with CSD patients with adenomyosis who receive transvaginal surgery without GnRH-a, whether delayed period improving the CSD prognosis will be assessed.
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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