Adenomyosis

Adenomyosis is uterine thickening that occurs when endometrial tissue, which normally lines the uterus, extends into the fibrous and muscular tissue of the uterus. It occurs most frequently in women over age 30 who have had a full-term pregnancy and is rare in women who have not had a full-term pregnancy. The actual incidence of adenomyosis is unknown due to the fact that the condition is often asymptomatic and is very difficult to diagnose, estimates ranging widely from 20 to 65 percent of the female population. This can cause the walls of the uterus to thicken and the uterus to become enlarged.  Often an enlarged uterus from adenomyosis is misdiagnosed as being from fibroids. For women who experience severe discomfort from adenomyosis, there are treatments that can help, but hysterectomy is the only cure. Adenomyosis may involve the uterus focally, creating an adenomyoma , or diffusely. With diffuse involvement, the uterus becomes bulky and heavier. However, studies indicate that shortly after such therapy is halted, symptoms of adenomyosis return in full force. When abnormal bleeding is the primary problem for the patient, a progesterone intrauterine contraceptive device may be the preferred method of treatment.

Adenomyosis, the tissue that lines the uterus (endometrium) grows within the uterus' muscular outer walls. When symptoms do occur, they typically consist of abnormal bleeding, cramping, and a distended, tender uterus. Chronic pelvic pain may also develop and intercourse may be difficult.   Normally, when the endometrium sheds during a menstrual period the blood is free to drain out through the cervix.  When the lining goes into the muscle some of the blood may be trapped. Adenomyosis is similar to Endometriosis, both are conditions in which the lining of the uterus grows where it shouldn't and both are progressive (will continue to grow). When that gland tissue undergoes growth during the menstrual cycle and then subsequent sloughing, the old tissue and blood cannot get out of the muscle and flow out of the cervix as part of normal menses. This is most likely to happen late in your childbearing years and after you've had children. Although adenomyosis can be quite painful, the condition is generally harmless.

Causes of Adenomyosis

The common Causes of Adenomyosis :

• Adenomyosis usually occurs in women over 30 years of age who have borne children.
• Pregnancy terminations
• The cause of adenomyosis is unknown.
• Sometimes a focal area of adenomyosis appears to cause a mass or growth within the uterus
• Cesarean sections
• And even tubal ligations.

Symptoms of Adenomyosis

Some common Symptoms of Adenomyosis :

• The uterus is often 2-3 times the normal size.
• Bleeding between periods.
• Prolonged or heavy menstrual bleeding.
• Painful menstruation.
• Passing blood clots during your period.
• Headache, discharge of milky nipple, hair loss, and increase in facial hair or vision changes.
• Excessive menstrual bleeding; heavy or prolonged.
• Severe cramping or sharp, knife-like pain during menstruation (dysmenorrhea).

Treatment of Adenomyosis

• Treatment options range from use of NSAIDS & hormonal suppression for symptomatic relief, to endometrial ablation or hysterectomy for a more or less permanent cure.
• If heavy bleeding rather than menstrual cramps is the main symptom of adenomyosis, then endometrial ablation should be considered as a treatment.
• Oral contraceptives will be recommended by the doctor to treat the amenorrhea.
• Hysterectomy is the definitive treatment if appropriate for the women's age, parity, and future childbearing plans.
• Adequate mental and physical rest
• Containing progestin or a continuous-use birth control pill, often leads to amenorrhea the absence of your menstrual periods which may provide relief.
• Usually the only treatment is pain medication (analgesics).
• A hysterectomy may be necessary in women with severe symptoms who are not approaching menopause .
• Daily exercise , agreeable, occupation

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