This interview shares a patient’s experience living with severe adenomyosis-related dysmenorrhea. Initially advised to undergo a hysterectomy, she chose ultrasound ablation instead. The minimally invasive procedure relieved her severe period pain, regulated her menstruation, and allowed her to keep her uterus, greatly improving her quality of life.
This article introduces the main clinical symptoms of adenomyosis, a common gynecologic disorder characterized by endometrial tissue invading the myometrium. The most typical manifestations are progressive severe dysmenorrhea, heavy menstrual bleeding, and diffuse uterine enlargement. Some patients also experience pelvic pain, dyspareunia, or infertility. Symptoms are hormone-dependent and often relieved after menopause.
