10/04/2026
ADENOMYOSIS IS NOT THE SAME AS ENDOMETRIOSIS // Adenomyosis is commonly misdiagnosed as endometriosis, because the symptoms can appear quite similar, until further examination. Adenomyosis is a condition where cells similar to those that normally grow in the lining of the uterus instead grow in the muscular wall of the uterus (the myometrium). According to the NHS, around 1 in 10 women will have adenomyosis and this condition can occur in anyone who still has periods, but is most common in women aged 40-50, who have had a procedure on their uterus and / or have given birth.
This can be an incredibly painful condition because the endometrial tissue continues to act as it normally does - thickening during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle and breaking down and bleeding during the menstrual phase. If there are high levels of inflammation in the body, this can lead to very painful and heavy periods for some, while others only experience slight discomfort. Heavy bleeding can also lead to iron-deficiency anaemia. Does any of this resonate with you? Don’t suffer in silence. Speak to your GP - help is out there!
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