WHAT IS ADENOMYOSIS?
Adenomyosis is a condition that involves the encroachment, or movement, of the endometrial tissue that lines the uterus into the muscles of the uterus. This makes the uterine walls grow thicker. It may lead to heavy or longer-than-usual menstrual bleeding, as well as pain during your menstrual cycle or intercourse.
The exact cause of this condition is unknown. However, it’s associated with increased levels of estrogen. Adenomyosis usually disappears after menopause (12 months after a woman’s final menstrual period). This is when estrogen levels decline.
There are several theories about what causes adenomyosis. These include:
extra tissues in the uterine wall, present before birth, that grow during adulthood
invasive growth of abnormal tissues (called adenomyoma) from endometrial cells pushing themselves into the uterine muscle — this may be due to an incision made in the uterus during surgery (such as during a cesarean delivery) or during normal uterine functioning
stem cells in the uterine muscle wall
uterine inflammation that occurs after childbirth — this may break the usual boundaries of the cells that line the uterus
RISK FACTORS FOR ADENOMYOSIS
The exact cause of adenomyosis is unknown. However, there are factors that put women at greater risk for the condition. These include:
being in your 40s or 50s (before menopause)
having children
having had uterine surgery, such as a cesarean delivery or surgery to remove fibroids
SYMPTOMS OF ADENOMYOSIS
Symptoms of this condition can be mild to severe. Some women may not experience any at all. The most common symptoms include:
prolonged menstrual cramps
spotting between periods
heavy menstrual bleeding
longer menstrual cycles than normal
blood clots during menstrual bleeding
pain during sex
tenderness in the abdominal area
OUR ADDRESS:
473, Lagos-Abeokuta Express Way,Old UBA Building, U-turn Bus Stop, Abule Egba, Lagos, Nigeria.
Mon – Friday (8.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.) Nigerian Time
Saturday (9.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.) Nigerian Time
Our Office is Close on Sunday but you can Whatsapp, Call, Email Us.
EMAIL: iaswellnesscenter@gmail.com
The following are some of the treatments we offer alphabetically (A-Z):
A
C
D
E
H
K
M
O
P
T
V
Y
Your Sincerely,
Dr. Ajibade,
B.Sc. Public Health & Alternative Medicine (Cameroon); Diploma in Naturopathy (USA); Diploma in Acupuncture (India & Sri Lanka); mLASTMB (Lagos), mNCPNM (Nigeria), mNANTMP (Nigeria), mACTMPWA(West Africa).
Medical Director,
08038690104
I. A. & S. Natural Medicare Int’l Ltd.