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Adenomyosis
Medically reviewed by the SEDU Clinical Review Board. Detailed pathophysiology, symptoms, evidence-based care guidelines, and pelvic health recovery protocols.
Clinical Overview
A condition in which the endometrial tissue that normally lines the uterus grows into the muscular wall of the uterus (myometrium), leading to uterine enlargement and intense cramping.
Evidence-Based GuidelineConsult a specialist
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Associated Symptoms
- Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstrual Bleeding)
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Lower Back & Leg Pain
- Severe Abdominal Bloating (Endo Belly)
Treatment Pathways
- Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
- Lifestyle & Anti-Inflammatory Diet
- Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (PFPT)
Causes & Mechanisms
Uterine wall invagination during trauma (like childbirth, C-sections, or curettage) or local immunological deregulation causing endometrial basal layer invasion.
Clinical Risk Factors
Prior uterine surgeryChildbirthMiddle age (30-50)Short menstrual cycles
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Clinical References & Journal Citations
- 1Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) Adenomyosis Guidelines, 2020.
- 2European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) Clinical Guidelines.