The Therapeutic Effect of HIFU on Adenomyosis

About 70% of patients with adenomyosis have clinical symptoms, including pain, such as dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and menstrual abnormalities as increased menstrual bleeding and prolonged menstrual period. It may also produce pressure symptoms due to the uterine enlargement caused by adenomyosis [1]. A large number of studies have also confirmed that adenomyosis can affect women’s pregnancy and fertility, including subfertility and even infertility, as well as affect adverse obstetric outcomes, such as miscarriage, premature delivery, premature rupture of membranes, and also affect the treatment outcomes of in vitro fertilization [2–5]. These clinical symptoms are often the reasons for the patient’s consultation visits. When evaluating the treatment effectiveness of adenomyosis, on the one hand, the safety of the method must be considered. On the other hand, the improvement of the above symptoms and obstetrics outcomes should also be evaluated. As a new treatment method for adenomyosis, we should consider HIFU, not only its non-invasive approach but also its safety and effectiveness. Here we summarize the efficacy of HIFU treatment for adenomyosis in this chapter. Access this chapter Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout Purchases are for personal use only Similar content being viewed by others

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