Adenomyosis — just “painful periods” or something more?
If your periods are getting heavier, longer or significantly more painful, and you find yourself planning your life around your period every month, it may be time to look beyond simply taking a painkiller.
Adenomyosis is a benign condition of the uterus in which tissue similar to the uterine lining (endometrium) is found within the muscular wall of the uterus (myometrium).
It can cause the uterus to become enlarged and tender, and symptoms can range from mild to quite debilitating.
🚩 Common symptoms include:
• Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding
• Severe period cramps
• Pelvic pain or pressure
• Pain during intercourse
• Bloating or a feeling of abdominal fullness
• Anaemia because of heavy menstrual bleeding
• Difficulty conceiving in some women
🩺 When should you see a gynaecologist?
If your periods are so heavy or painful that they interfere with your work, sleep, exercise, social life or daily activities, don't simply accept it as “normal.”
Persistent pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, symptoms of anaemia, or difficulty conceiving are also reasons to seek an evaluation.
🔎 How is adenomyosis diagnosed?
A pelvic ultrasound, particularly a transvaginal ultrasound, is usually the first-line imaging test.
Sometimes an MRI is recommended.
💊 Does adenomyosis always need surgery?
No.
Treatment depends on several factors - your symptoms, age, severity of disease, anaemia, and most importantly, whether you are planning a pregnancy.
Treatment may include medicines for pain and bleeding, hormonal treatments, and selected uterus-preserving procedures or surgery in appropriate patients.
For women who have completed their family and have significant symptoms, hysterectomy is the definitive treatment.
But there is no single “best treatment” for everyone.
❤️ Adenomyosis management should be individualised.
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If your periods are getting heavier, longer or significantly more painful, and you find yourself planning your life around your period every month, it may be time to look beyond simply taking a painkiller.
Adenomyosis is a benign condition of the uterus in which tissue similar to the uterine lining (endometrium) is found within the muscular wall of the uterus (myometrium).
It can cause the uterus to become enlarged and tender, and symptoms can range from mild to quite debilitating.
🚩 Common symptoms include:
• Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding
• Severe period cramps
• Pelvic pain or pressure
• Pain during intercourse
• Bloating or a feeling of abdominal fullness
• Anaemia because of heavy menstrual bleeding
• Difficulty conceiving in some women
🩺 When should you see a gynaecologist?
If your periods are so heavy or painful that they interfere with your work, sleep, exercise, social life or daily activities, don't simply accept it as “normal.”
Persistent pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, symptoms of anaemia, or difficulty conceiving are also reasons to seek an evaluation.
🔎 How is adenomyosis diagnosed?
A pelvic ultrasound, particularly a transvaginal ultrasound, is usually the first-line imaging test.
Sometimes an MRI is recommended.
💊 Does adenomyosis always need surgery?
No.
Treatment depends on several factors - your symptoms, age, severity of disease, anaemia, and most importantly, whether you are planning a pregnancy.
Treatment may include medicines for pain and bleeding, hormonal treatments, and selected uterus-preserving procedures or surgery in appropriate patients.
For women who have completed their family and have significant symptoms, hysterectomy is the definitive treatment.
But there is no single “best treatment” for everyone.
❤️ Adenomyosis management should be individualised.
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