Is adenomyosis a serious condition?
Adenomyosis uterus is generally a benign (not life-threatening) condition affecting women of reproductive age. However, the frequent pain and heavy bleeding associated with it makes women suffer a lot with decreased quality of life. Often women thrive on pain killers during the menstrual period which has a negative psychological impact.
Can adenomyosis be cancerous?
Adenomyosis is considered a benign disease involving inflammation of the uterus. However, in recent years researchers have found a correlation with endometrial cancer in a few cases. In majority it is a mild disease that is diagnosed in USG and subsides without any complications.
How does adenomyosis affect pregnancy?
Adenomyosis tends to affect women with or without childbirth. In addition, the condition may make it difficult to conceive for the first time leading to infertility in women or to have another child. In pregnant women this condition increases the risk of:
- Miscarriage
- Premature labor
What happens if adenomyosis is left untreated?
Adenomyosis worsens in young women and women around 40 yrs.
This is a chronic condition that needs medical treatment in majority cases. If left untreated it may lead to infertility or other gynecological problems. In women over 30 yrs this condition is seen more frequently.
What causes infertility in adenomyosis uterus?
Adenomyosis related infertility may occur due to
- Tubal blockage
- Deranged endometrial receptivity
- Hormone disturbances
- Distortion of endometrial cavity