Patient's question:
Always feel uncomfortable downstairs and go to the hospital for a thorough examination, it was found to be adenomyosis. Hello, what is the difference between adenomyosis and endometriosis?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Endometriosis is often characterized by secondary, progressive, and worsening dysmenorrhea, menstrual abnormalities, which can be accompanied by dyspareunia, rectal fullness and pressure; Adenomyosis can be considered a subtype of endometriosis, with dysmenorrhea symptoms similar to endometriosis but more commonly located in the central lower abdomen and more severe pain, the uterus appears spherical and decreases in size, with a hard texture, careful ultrasound examination can help confirm the diagnosis. The recurrence of both conditions is often related to factors such as cesarean section, repeated miscarriage and curettage.