Adenomyosis

Definition

A condition of the uterus characterised by endometrial tissue growth in the myometrium, hypertrophy of the myometrium, and heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, dysmenorrhoea, dyspareunia, bleeding between menstruation, or infertility; it can also be asymptomatic. Confirmation is by histopathology or ultrasound.

Exclusions

• Leiomyoma of uterus

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