Adenomyosis is a common gynecological disease, and its appearance also makes many patients particularly worried. When we have abnormalities, we must immediately check, which is different from Endometriosis.
Difference between Adenomyosis and Endometriosis
Firstly, it is important to remember that both are caused by the growth of endometriosis and coexist. Secondly, the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and hormone sensitivity of Endometriosis and adenomyosis are different. The former is sensitive to hormones, while the latter is insensitive to hormones. Drug treatment is effective for the former.
Endometriosis usually occurs in the ovary, and its clinical manifestations are progressive and aggravated dysmenorrhea, infertility, sexual intercourse discomfort, and prolonged menstruation. Its occurrence is related to menstrual blood reflux. Therefore, personal protection should pay attention to avoiding menstrual operations, menstrual sexual activities, etc.
While Adenomyosis is due to the invasion of endometrial glands into the Myometrium. Its clinical manifestations are prolonged menstruation and progressive increased dysmenorrhea, which usually starts one week before the onset of menstruation until the end of menstruation. Gynecological examination shows that the uterus is uniformly enlarged or has limited protrusions, hardness, and tenderness. The treatment is mainly for those with mild symptoms to use medication to relieve pain and alleviate symptoms. For those without fertility requirements, complete hysterectomy is feasible.
What is Adenomyosis
The most common symptom of Adenomyosis is irregular menstruation, severe physiological pain, and the patient's face is dark yellow, with serious development in the back. There is obvious hard lump in the abdomen, and pain is felt. Once this disease is found, it needs immediate treatment.
In the treatment of Adenomyosis, professional examinations must be carried out in regular hospitals. For example, after CT and ultrasound examination, doctors can give Symptomatic treatment in a variety of ways, including drug treatment and surgical treatment. The specific method depends on the patient's condition.
Female friends should pay attention to insulation and cold prevention, adjust their emotions, have a fully nutritious diet, correct partial and abnormal eating habits, and avoid greed, stimulation, and cold food. The recurrence rate of adenomyosis is high, but it can be cured after hysterectomy and amenorrhea.
Symptoms of Adenomyosis
1. Menstrual disorder (40-50%): mainly manifested as prolonged menstruation and increased menstruation volume. Some patients suffered from bleeding before and after menstruation because of increased uterine volume, increased endometrial area, and the focus between uterine muscle walls affecting the contraction of uterine muscle fibers. Severe patients can lead to anemia.