Our Effective Adenomyosis Treatments to Relieve Your Symptoms
Adenomyosis is a condition in which the tissue that lines the uterine cavity (menstrual tissue) grows inside the muscle of the uterine wall. It is closely related to endometriosis, which refers to this tissue growing on surfaces of abdominal organs or other places.
Current studies estimate that it is present to some extent in over fifty percent of women of all reproductive ages, but it most commonly causes problems for women who are between the ages of 30 and 55. These women need prompt and effective adenomyosis treatments to give them relief from the pain and abdominal cramping that often accompanies this disease.
We believe in a team-based approach to healthcare, where our top physicians collaborate with you to achieve your overall wellness. If you’re dealing with adenomyosis, we’re here to support you in finding the right treatment to alleviate your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the symptoms and treatment of adenomyosis.
What Are the Symptoms of Adenomyosis?
Symptoms include:
- Constant cramping and pain in the lower abdomen
- A feeling of being bloated
- A pelvic pressure sensation
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Pain with periods.
The most common symptom in our experience is deep pain with sexual intercourse. Adenomyosis, in itself, is not considered a cause of infertility.
You are at greater risk for developing adenomyosis if you have had multiple pregnancies and cesarean sections or other uterine surgery.
Adenomyosis Treatment Options: Determining the Best Course for You
The current medical management and adenomyosis treatment is based on two objectives:
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Managing the Pain
This is usually accomplished with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents such as prescription Motrin and Aleve.
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Limiting the Amount of Estrogen
This is another method: limiting the amount of estrogen secreted by the ovaries, a hormone that is believed to grow adenomyosis and worsen symptoms. The latter objective is accomplished by using hormonal therapy such as oral contraceptives, progesterone Intrauterine devices, and other long-acting progesterone.
These options can work for a lot of people, and treatment can continue through menopause when symptoms typically regress.
If Adenomyosis Treatments Aren’t Effective, a Hysterectomy May Be Needed
If medical management fails to improve the symptoms, a hysterectomy can be performed for a definitive cure of adenomyosis.
What Are the Latest Treatments for Adenomyosis?
Technology, not yet in widespread clinical use, is currently being developed to offer
minimally invasive treatment options for adenomyosis. Energy treatments involving radiofrequency and microwave energy may soon be available for interventional radiologists to use in the very near future.
How Is Adenomyosis Diagnosed?
Although the only way to officially diagnose adenomyosis is for a pathologist to microscopically confirm its presence at hysterectomy, doctors can have a strong clinical suspicion based on a history of symptoms and feeling a slightly enlarged, tender uterus with a very “soft” consistency on pelvic examination.
Adenomyosis is not often appreciated in ultrasound imaging. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can show appearances consistent with adenomyosis and can be helpful for the physician in lending diagnostic evidence of its presence.
Dallas OBGYNPA: A Partner in Your Care
Through our dedicated OBGYNs in Dallas, we offer the highest level of care that is a combination of both compassion and state-of-the-art technology. Whether you’re having a baby, nearing menopause, or struggling with the pain of adenomyosis, we are here for you.
Are you experiencing some of the symptoms listed above? If so, we encourage you to contact us to schedule an appointment.
