Conservative surgical management for diffuse uterine adenomyosis

Masato Nishida, Nishida M, Takano K, Katsumi Takano, Yuko Arai, Arai Y, Ozone H, Hirokazu Ozone, Ryota Ichikawa, Ichikawa R
Fertility and sterility · 2009 · vol. 94(2) , pp. 715–719 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.03.046 · PMID:19406396 · W2032467986
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This study investigated conservative surgical approaches for diffuse uterine adenomyosis, evaluating their efficacy and outcomes.

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ObjectiveTo determine the effects of new conservative surgical management for diffuse uterine adenomyosis.DesignRetrospective clinical study.SettingGynecology department in a general hospital.Patient(s)A total of 44 women with diffuse adenomyosis.Intervention(s)Conservative surgical management.Main outcome measure(s)Mean visual analog scale score of dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia after a 3-month follow-up.Result(s)After this surgery, the mean visual analog scale score of dysmenorrhea decreased from 9.4 to 0.8, and anemia due to menorrhagia improved in all women. Two patients became pregnant, with one interstitial pregnancy and one normal pregnancy that is continuing. No major complications or sequelae were observed.Conclusion(s)This procedure should be considered as a therapeutic option in women with symptoms of diffuse uterine adenomyosis who wish to avoid hysterectomy.

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dysmenorrheaendometriosisadenomyosis

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Endometriosis Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Postoperative Complications Uterus Adult Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Follow-Up Studies Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Magnetic Resonance Imaging Menorrhagia Menorrhagia Menorrhagia

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