Adenomyosis

by Chloe Pillans

Health

Adenomyosis affects 1 in 5 women, so why is it not  spoken about?

It is a reproductive condition that causes uterine tissue to grow inside the muscle wall of the uterus which can cause it to grow double in size!

Adenomyosis is associated with high estrogen causing hormonal imbalance.

Symptoms can include:

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Excess hair growth

Painful sex & tender abdomen

Heavy, painful period & spotting

Iron deficiencies, fatigue & dizziness

A woman can be diagnosed after a complete medical evaluation involving an ultrasound, blood tests and a physical examination.