NATURAL TREATMENT FOR ADENOMYOSIS IN NIGERIA

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