Adenomyosis: a challenge in clinical gynecology

Anne Z. Cockerham, Cockerham AZ
Journal of midwifery & women's health · 2012 · vol. 57(3) , pp. 212–220 · doi:10.1111/j.1542-2011.2011.00117.x · PMID:22594861 · W2060544491
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This review discusses adenomyosis, a benign gynecologic condition where endometrial tissue invades the myometrium, covering its causes, clinical presentations, diagnosis, and treatment options.

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Abstract

Adenomyosis is a prevalent, benign gynecologic condition in which endometrial tissue invades the myometrium, causing myometrial inflammation and hypertrophy. Although some women with adenomyosis are asymptomatic, the condition often causes menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea. This article provides women's health providers with a review of causes and risk factors for developing adenomyosis, clinical presentations of women with the condition, diagnostic modalities and criteria, and medical and surgical treatment options.

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dysmenorrheaendometriosisadenomyosis

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Dysmenorrhea Endometriosis Menorrhagia Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometrium Endometrium Endometrium Female Female Humans Humans Menorrhagia

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