Patient's question:
Since last year's heavy traffic, my health has declined significantly. Previously, I never experienced menstrual cramps at all. Now, every month, the pain is so severe that I can't go to work, and my menstruation is also very irregular—completely over in just two days. Moreover, it comes early, usually between eight to nine days before the expected date. After a thorough examination, I was diagnosed with adenomyosis. Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to it as endometriosis. How can one differentiate between adenomyosis and endometriosis?Doctor's answer:
Endometriosis is called when the endometrium and stroma infiltrate the uterine muscle layer, formerly known as intrinsic endometriosis. Dysmenorrhea is the most prominent symptom of endometriosis. It can even be more severe than endometriosis, worsening month by month. Some patients, even with painkillers, cannot find relief, severely affecting their daily lives and work. Gynecological diseases are difficult to cure. Friends with this condition should always maintain an optimistic attitude and face it with a positive mindset. Only in this way can they boost their confidence in combating gynecological diseases and believe that recovery is certain.