ENDO Messages for March, 2005: Re: Need info on adenomyosis

Re: Need info on adenomyosis

From: Sara' (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Mar 30 07:00:27 2005

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At Tue, 29 Mar 2005, anonymous wrote: >
>I am new to the forum and was wondering if anyone can give me some
>information. My doctor thinks that I have adenomyosis. Of course, the
>only way to 100% diagnose it is to do a hysterectomy. I am trying to
>hold off on having hysterectomy due to my age (30). I have been reading
>articles on adeno and I have some..but not all symptoms. The dr made no
>remark about enlarged/boggy uterus. I think it's fine. However, I have
>begun to have heavier periods (but not necessarily painful). I also
>have alot of pelvic pressure to the point that my back, hips, and legs
>hurt at times. The pressure starts about 2 weeks before period and
>continues til my period ends. Some months my period is on time..other
>months it maybe 10 days late. Some months it may last 3 days...other it
>may last over a week. I think that all of this still falls within the
>"normal" range of a cycle although I'm beginning to see more changes
>with irregularity/heaviness. I have had endometriosis before (diagnosed
>by lap). After years of treatments and pain returning, another lap was
>done but endo was not found. My new gyno believes that adenomyosis is
>the culprit. Could I possibly have adenomyosis even though I am not
>having problems with "unusually" heavy periods and enlarged uterus?? If
>anyone can give me some insight, I would greatly appreciate it!! Thank
>You!!

Hi, I agree with the suggestions the second anonymous gave you. Has your doctor suggested a MRI?I had a MRI with contrast a few weeks before my last Lap.My Gyn. also suspected adenomyosis.MRI is expensive, so it's not always suggested but from what I understand, it is pretty reliable in detecting adenomyosis and not invasive.At least it's worth looking into. Sara'

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