Adenomyosis is a disorder in which the endometrium (the inner lining of the uterus) bursts through the uterine muscle wall (the myometrium). Before menstrual periods, adenomyosis can produce menstrual cramps, lower abdomen pressure, and bloating, as well as heavy periods. The disorder might be found throughout the uterus or in a single location.
Despite the fact that adenomyosis is a benign (non-life threatening) condition, the discomfort and profuse bleeding it causes can have a detrimental influence on a woman’s quality of life.
Adenomyosis is a disorder that affects a lot of people. It is most commonly diagnosed in women in their forties and fifties, as well as those who have had children. Adenomyosis may also be a danger for women who have had previous uterus surgery, according to some research.
Although the exact origin of adenomyosis is unknown, studies have suggested that hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, prolactin, and follicle stimulating hormone may be involved.
Adenomyosis vs. Endometriosis: What’s the Difference?
Endometriosis and adenomyosis are both uterine tissue abnormalities. Both of these illnesses can be excruciatingly unpleasant. Heavy menstrual bleeding is more likely with adenomyosis. The location of endometrial tissue growth differs across these diseases.
- Endometrial tissue develops into the uterine muscle in adenomyosis.
- Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus, affecting the ovaries, fallopian tubes, pelvic side walls, and bowel.
Causes
Causes of Adenomyosis is unknown to doctors, but there are various theories:
- Development of the fetus: Adenomyosis can develop in an individual, before birth when the foetus first forms in the uterus.
- Inflammation: Adenomyosis may be exacerbated by inflammation in a woman’s uterus as a result of uterine surgery.
- Tissue that is invasive: Adenomyosis can also be caused by injury to the uterus, such as after a cesarean delivery or other surgery. This is due to the fact that the uterus may repair inward, toward the muscle, rather than outward.
Because adenomyosis does not often create symptoms, many women are unaware they have it. It may affect 20% to 65% of females.
Always consult your doctor.