Adenomyosis Flashcards
1
Q
what is it?
A
endometrial tissue in the myometrium
2
Q
symptoms/signs?
A
- bulky tender uterus
- heavy, painful periods
3
Q
what does it often co-exist with?
A
endometriosis
4
Q
in whomst does this usually occur?
A
parous women
5
Q
Diagnosis?
A
- MRI
- usually diagnosed on histology of uterine muscle after hysterectomy
6
Q
Treatment?
A
- mirena
- progesterone
- COC pill
- often failed medical treatment so hysterectomy
