Adenomyosis Pathology Adenomyosis is a chronic condition in which tissue from the endometrium (the innermost layer of the uterus, made up of epithelial cells) invades the myometrium (the middle layer of the uterus, made up of smooth muscle), and is associated with hypertrophy of the surrounding myometrium, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, and genitourinary symptoms. Adenomyosis typically affects women aged 40-50 (Naftalin, et al., 2012). There are strong correlations between adenomyosis and history of
Endometriosis is a female disease that causes the endometrial tissue to implant and grow outside of the uterus on different organs within the body. Although according to David B. Redwine M.D, FACOG author of 100 questions & answers about Endometriosis,(19) “several cases have been reported in men with same factors usually older men with advanced prostate cancer, or that are undergoing estrogen treatment”. In most cases endometriosis develops as a result of menstrual endometrial tissue that passes
This procedure may be carried out for several reasons. Among the major reasons for getting a hysterectomy, some notable ones are, uterine cancer, thickening of uterus (Adenomyosis), and endometriosis or the external development of the tissue lining the uterus. Lastly, pelvic pain and chronic vaginal bleeding may also lead to the decision to get a hysterectomy. Before going for a hysterectomy all possible treatment options
MENSTRUATION. Menstruation is the process that involves the shedding of the uterine walls of a female and the menstrual blood flows through the cervix and passes out of the body through the vagina. For many women the menstrual period lasts 2-5 days with others going up to 7dasy. For young girls, one receives their menstrual period after they have been ushered in to puberty. This is usually between the ages 8yrs and 14yrs although for some are early bloomers while others are late bloomers. MENSTRUAL