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Adenomyosis

Adenomyosis is a gynecological condition in which there is abnormal presence of endometrial (inner layer) tissue in the myometrium (middle layer) of the uterus. It causes severe cramping pain and heavy bleeding during periods.

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My mother has a clot in her uterus. Is it serious?

Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 45 years old. Two years before she had pain in her lower abdomen. We went to the doctor, and they said that there are many sores in the uterus, took a biopsy test and said there is nothing serious. After one year when she again had periods problem and pain in lower abdomen, t...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not see any reason for you to worry and there is no need for any interference. Let me explain. Fibroid and adenomyosis, the two conditions mentioned in the report, never become malignant or cancerous (attachment removed to protect patient identity). What she has is...  Read Full »

I have adenomyosis and polycystic ovaries. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have irregular periods with very heavy bleeding, clots, cramps, stabbing pains in my pelvic area with no pattern connecting to bleeding. Some days, I am so fatigue and cannot function. This started five years ago. I had constant bleeding following coil insertion. Then it was removed and...  Read Full »


Dr. Garima Sawhney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The problem which you are facing is most likely due to the adenomyosis and polycystic ovaries. As you have not mentioned your age and the number of kids, it is really difficult to tell you the exact management. Because, management is totally age related and number of ki...  Read Full »

My wife has heavy clots and pain during periods. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My wife usually has a period for six to seven days. On the first two days, she has pain. At times, she has heavy clots also. The doctor had asked us to do the scanning and some test. The scanning report is attached. 'There is anteverted and bulky uterus which measures 4.6 x 4 x 2.2 in...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The scan (attachment removed to protect patient identity) shows a bulky uterus which can be due to adenomyosis or possible fibroids in situ, but the absence of fibroids is evident. She is likely to experience painful menses and heavy bleeding due to adenomyosis as we...  Read Full »

After an IUD insertion and a PCOS diagnosis with Metformin as my sole treatment, I suspect adenomyosis. Can you recommend alternative treatment options?

Query: Hello doctor, I suspect that I may have adenomyosis. I previously underwent a surgical procedure in which my gynecologist performed a cleaning procedure and inserted a Mirena IUD. I was diagnosed with PCOS, but the only treatment I have received is metformin. I am curious to know if there are any ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your condition, the Mirena IUD is indeed one of the treatment options for adenomyosis, and it can be effective in reducing heavy bleeding and relieving certain symptoms. But, its effectiveness may vary from person to person. Other potential treatments for ...  Read Full »

Can contraceptive pills thicken ovary walls?

Query: Hi doctor, My 36 year old wife was just diagnosed with a retroverted uterus, adenomyosis, and polycystic ovaries, which are causing her severe pain. The first gynecologist told her to go on contraceptive pills for two months to rest the uterus and identify the pain, but she said that her ovaries are...  Read Full »


Dr. Meeta Bansal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, contraceptive pills cannot cause ovarian thickening. Your wife's age is 36, at which ovarian egg reserve is reduced. But, it can be determined only by doing serum AMH (anti-Mullerian hormone) and day-2 scan. If she has polycystic ovaries, then it cannot be less. You ...  Read Full »

We started trying to conceive last month. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have shared my reports as spoken in earlier conversations. I have attached a hemoglobin and AMH test. We started trying for a baby last month. The doctor suggested Elevit and Ferty Biotic man. It was regimented twice a day daily. Now we do it every other day. Visanne and various ot...  Read Full »


Dr. Nikitha Murthy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. Based on your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), your wife has a condition called adenomyosis. Her egg count seems to be a little on the lower side, as it says 0.71 AMH. Though th...  Read Full »

What is the best treatment option for irregular periods?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 29 years old. I have tilted bicornuate uterus. My history includes two cesarean sections, PCOS, adenomyosis, dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea. Now, I am suffering from irregular and very painful periods. I am getting heavy clots for three days and bleeding for the next four days. My cycle...  Read Full »


Dr. Megha Tuli

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. At your age, instead of hysterectomy, Mirena is a better option. Misoprostol is very effective in opening the uterine cervix and most likely the procedure will be successful. Whereas hysterectomy is concerned, you can go for both laparoscopic...  Read Full »

I have adenomyosis and am trying to conceive. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old female. Trying for conception since eight years of marriage. Before three months I have been diagnosed with adenomyosis and both ovaries endometrioma I did laparoscopy and hysteroscopy for the same in the month of may and after that they put me on conjugated estrogen...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me start by saying that, as your doctor said, pregnancy is the best solution for all these problems. I do not see any need for bed rest. If BP reading is regular, try to reduce and gradually stop the medicine. Reports of infertility workup are missing. Have your ...  Read Full »

I had undergone laparotomy and hysteroscopy for adenomyosis of my uterus. What should I do next?

Query: Hi doctor, I have adenomyosis (10 cm) in my uterus. I had one laparotomy and one hysteroscopy. Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Kanani Darshan Jayantilal

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Adenomyosis is a condition in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus grows into the muscular walls of the uterus. This can cause heavy, painful periods and may also lead to infertility. Surgery is an option for treating adenomyosis, but the extent of surgery depend...  Read Full »

I had heavy bleeding and anemia. Can Progesterone pill help?

Query: Hi doctor, My periods have always been heavy. I have been on blood thinners since 2021. I am on the following medications: Apixaban 2.5 mg, Quetiapine 200 mg, Estrogen 75 mg, and iron tablets for heavy bleeding. I have undergone hysteroscopy and two internal scans, both all clear. I had my periods w...  Read Full »


Dr. Arjun Chaudhari

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the whole query and went through all the attached files (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). I understand your concern. The probable diagnosis is adenomyosis. It occurs when the uterine muscular system is invaded by endometrial tissue...  Read Full »

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