Doctor explains the condition that causes severe menstrual cramps
The month of April has become a milestone in raising awareness about adenomyosis, a condition that significantly affects the lives of many women around the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in ten women is affected by this disease.
To clarify the most common doubts and provide essential information, gynecologist Luiz Fernando Pina, specialized in human reproduction and endometriosis and director of the Baby Center reproductive medicine clinic, offers answers to seven frequently asked questions about adenomyosis. Watch!
1. What is adenomyosis and what are the causes?
Adenomyosis is the presence of endometrium or endometrial glands in the muscles of the uterus (myometrium). The exact cause is not known, but uterine trauma, such as curettage, can favor the onset of the disease.
two. What are the symptoms and consequences that women may experience in the short and long term?
The main symptoms are severe menstrual cramps and increased bleeding. In the short term, the consequences are chronic pelvic pain and loss of quality of life. In the long term, if the adenomyosis is very extensive, it can cause infertility or complete dysfunction of the uterus.
3. Is there a predisposition to adenomyosis?
Yes, studies show some genetic changes predispose to adenomyosis, i.e. there is a hereditary factor.
4. What is the treatment for adenomyosis?
Treatment is clinical with blocking of menstruation, through the use of a medicated IUD.
5. When is surgery the best solution?
If the patient already has children or if the adenomyosis is very extensive, surgery may be indicated, which is a hysterectomy, when the adenomyosis is completely removed uterus.
6. How to prevent adenomyosis?
The suggestion is to avoid uterine trauma such as curettage and cesarean section, as well as maintaining a good quality of life with exercise and a diet rich in antioxidants.
7. Can adenomyosis cause other diseases?
No. Overall, the problem is exclusively uterinenot being a risk factor for other diseases.
By Bruna de Paula
Source: Terra
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