Patient's question:
My girlfriend has been experiencing cramps in her lower left abdomen for a few days after her monthly period since April. She had an ultrasound examination at the Sixth People's Hospital in April and October, and the doctor said the results were normal, but she still occasionally feels pain in her lower abdomen every month. Yesterday, during her annual company health check-up, the ultrasound detected a "woven tumor." My girlfriend is very upset, and I didn't ask her many details, but I plan to take time off this week to see a doctor.I would like to ask the XDJM community: Does this condition require surgery? How should it be treated? Additionally, is the affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University comprehensive in treating this condition? Thank you!
First follow-up question: Thank you, doctor.
Doctor's answer:
Hello! Let me tell you about the treatment for adenomyosis. Adenomyosis is still one of the most difficult diseases to treat in the world. Traditional treatment methods involve surgery, with the trade-off of removing the uterus or ovaries. Removing the uterus not only causes symptoms such as elevated blood sugar and blood lipids, endocrine dysfunction, and worsened menopausal symptoms but also has a high recurrence rate after surgery. Drug treatment can inhibit the growth or progression of ectopic endometrium, but the recurrence rate is very high after stopping medication. Therefore, the most ideal treatment method is the ultrasound-guided fine-needle puncture intervention with traditional Chinese medicine thermal coagulation agent for treating adenomyosis. This method does not require surgery, is safe, painless, does not require hospitalization, and allows patients to leave immediately after treatment. It does not damage the normal function of the uterus and ovaries, does not affect future fertility, and has brought happiness to women. The above is the answer to how to treat adenomyosis. Wishing you a speedy recovery.