Videos of Dr Nikki Ramskill
What is Adenomyosis?
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You can read about Adenomyosis here: https://www.thefemalehealthdoctor.com/do-i-have-adenomyosis/ Adenomyosis is not very well known, and there's a lot myths and lack of understanding about it too. In this video I'm going to breakdown what Adenomyosis is and how it can be treated. Adenomyosis is a condition that affects the womb. In people with adenomyosis, endometrium-like cells are found in the wrong place, within the walls of the womb itself. For a quick anatomy lesson, there are two key layers in the uterus. The endometrium is the inner layer where a pregnancy implants. If there is no pregnancy, this layer is shed during a period. The myometrium is the muscular layer of the uterus. It expands during pregnancy and is responsible for contractions. We used to think that to have adenomyosis, you'd need to have endometriosis first, but we now know that adenomyosis is a distinct disease from endometriosis. In endometriosis, endometrium-like cells are also found in the wrong place, but in this case outside of the uterus, mainly in the pelvic cavity. https://www.wrh.ox.ac.uk/news/adenomyosis-from-symptoms-to-treatment We don’t yet understand why some women develop adenomyosis, though evidence shows that it is more common as we get older, but It can affect anyone of any age. Other risk factors include previous trauma to the uterus causinng. trauma between the endometrium and myometrium either by the natural processes of the menstrual cycle, pregnancies and childbirth, or medical procedures. It’s likely though that there is not one common disease-causing factor behind adenomyosis and it will be a different cause in different people. https://theconversation.com/adenomyosis-from-symptoms-to-treatment-two-womens-health-experts-explain-this-little-known-condition-206303 Some women have no symptoms, and some women have crippling, painful symptoms. It can be diagnosed with ultrasound scan and/or MRI. Often it is found after a woman has had a hysterectomy for other reasons. Adenomyosis symptoms may include: Enlarged uterus Feelings of abdominal bloating, fullness or heaviness Heavy bleeding during periods Pain during sex (dyspareunia) Pelvic pain Severe cramps during periods Treatments focus around using hormones to settle bleeding and hormonal fluctuations, or removing the uterus completely. If you're struggling to get the help you need, get in touch with me for a consultation: https://www.thefemalehealthdoctor.com/book-an-appointment/ You can also join me in my facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenshealthsupportuk