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Adenomyosis

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Alternative Names

Endometriosis interna; Adenomyoma


Treatment

Pain medicine may be prescribe. A hysterectomy may be necessary in younger women with severe symptoms.

Most treatment attempts using hormones have been unsuccessful.


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Expectations (prognosis)

Symptoms usually go away after menopause. A hysterectomy completely relieves symptoms.


Calling your health care provider

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop symptoms of adenomyosis.


Review Date: 11/08/2006
Reviewed By: Audra Robertson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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