What is Adenomyosis?\nAdenomyosis is a tissue that grows into the muscle wall of the uterus and is similar to the tissue lining of the uterus.  It leads to thickening and enlargement of the uterus. Sometimes it is enlarged to three times the size of the uterus. This causes heavy menstrual bleeding. A woman who does not want pregnancy, a hysterectomy is a solution or treatment. There are other treatments available that are minimally invasive for woman who want to preserve their fertility. \nHow common is adenomyosis?\nMost of the time, women are not aware of this condition because there are no specific symptoms.  It's more common in women above the age of 40 or who have had any treatment on their uterus. Adenomyosis is diagnosed through an MRI or an ultrasound.\nSymptoms and Causes\nWhat are the signs of adenomyosis?\nOnly very few women have symptoms of adenomyosis.  Some women experience painful menstrual periods, heavy bleeding, pain in the pelvic area, pain during intercourse, difficulty conceiving, bloated belly, etc. It is known only when an investigation is done after consultation with the doctor. It is good to consult a fertility specialist if any of these symptoms are observed. Adenomyosis is also a cause of infertility.\nWhat causes adenomyosis?\nNo specific cause has been identified so far.  Research suggests that it may be due to hormonal imbalance, genetics, inflammation, or some difficult times of trauma are some reasons for adenomyosis.  Myomectomy or hysterectomy can be performed for women below the age of 30 who have cysts.\nWhat are the risk factors for this condition?\nAdenomyosis most commonly occurs in women who are between the ages of 40 and 50, have given birth at least once, have endometriosis, and have had prior uterine surgeries, such as uterine fibroid removal. However, providers are diagnosing adenomyosis more frequently in people in their 30s who have abnormal vaginal bleeding or painful periods.\nWhat are the complications of adenomyosis?\nThe symptoms of adenomyosis tend to get worse over time. Heavy menstrual bleeding from adenomyosis increases the risk of anemia. Anemia occurs when your body doesn’t have enough iron-rich red blood cells. Anemia may cause fatigue or a cold. \nCan adenomyosis become cancerous?\nNo. Adenomyosis itself doesn’t cause cancer or lead to cancer.\nDiagnosis and Tests\nDiagnosis can be performed by a primary clinician, a gynaecologist, a radiologist, or a fertility specialist experienced in testing related to this condition. A pelvic exam, ultrasound, and Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan can help detect uterine enlargement and thickening in specific areas of the uterus. \nHow is adenomyosis managed or treated?\n\nAdenomyosis treatment in Bangalore\n is done with proper medications at GarbhaGudi IVF Centre. The medications help tissue growth, and the symptoms of adenomyosis go away after menopause. The treatments ease pain, help to reduce bleeding, etc. Though hysterectomy is a definitive cure, for women below the age of 35 who want to preserve fertility, this cannot be done. \nMedications:\nNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, for reducing pain.\nSome hormonal medications are used to help control abnormal bleeding during menstrual periods\nBirth control pills or an injection\nMedications like tranexamic acid to reduce the amount of bleeding.\nAdenomyomectomy is also a possible treatment, but it is not commonly done.\nHysterectomy: This surgery removes the uterus, so it is done for women who have completed their family.\nWhat happens if adenomyosis is left untreated?\n\nCan adenomyosis cause infertility?\n Yes, if adenomyosis is left untreated, it can lead to infertility or miscarriage. This is because the embryo can’t implant into the uterine lining. The uterus becomes bulky if you have adenomyosis. Other problems may include chronic pelvic and abdominal pain.\n

Yes, we have experienced fertility specialists who give treatment for adenomyosis

Fibroids are solid growths, but in adenomyosis, tissue grows into the muscular wall of the uterus. Endometriosis is the growth outside the uterus.\n

Yes, adenomyosis may impact fertility by affecting implantation or increasing the risk of miscarriage.\n

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