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Adenomyosis - Treatment

Alternative Names

Endometriosis interna; Adenomyoma

Treatment:

Pain medicine may be prescribe. A hysterectomy may be necessary in younger women with severe symptoms.

Most treatment attempts using hormones have been unsuccessful.

Expectations (prognosis):

Symptoms usually go away after menopause. A hysterectomy completely relieves symptoms.

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop symptoms of adenomyosis.

  • Reviewed last on: 11/8/2006
  • Audra Robertson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.