Adenomyosis Interna: Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
– Adenomyosis is a condition where the tissue that lines the uterus grows into the muscular wall of the uterus
– It causes the uterus to thicken and enlarge, sometimes up to double or triple its normal size
– Symptoms of adenomyosis include painful periods, heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding with clotting, and abdominal/pelvic pain
– Many women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) may not be aware they have adenomyosis because it doesn’t always cause symptoms
– The exact prevalence of adenomyosis is unknown
– Adenomyosis is more common in people who have had a procedure on their uterus and those who are older than 40
– Approximately 2% to 5% of adolescents with severely painful cycles have adenomyosis
