04/05/2025
Last month was Endometriosis Awareness Month and it is important to now bring awareness to the sister of Endometriosis, that being Adenomyosis.
April is Adenomyosis Awareness Month and it is important to bring focus onto this disease that affects millions of women, and menstruation persons, world wide.
Under the microscope, histologically speaking, there is very little difference between Adenomyosis and Endometriosis. Basically the only difference is their location. Adenomyosis is confined to the uterine muscles and tissues.
Endometriosis is found outside the uterus, and can spread to other parts of the body.
Both disease states can, and often are present at the time, and many of their symptoms overlap. Adenomyosis usually presents with more bleeding issues, and heavier bleeding symptoms, which is not normal.
Adenomyosis is most often diagnosed in middle-aged women, and women who have had children, but Adenomyosis can present in younger women and teenagers.
Some studies also suggest that women who have had prior uterine surgery, such as a termination, caesarean section, or any other invasive surgery, may be at higher risk of developing Adenomyosis.
Just like Endometriosis, the exact cause of Adenomyosis isn't known, but because it has the same, or similar pathways as Endometriosis, estrogen is a driving factor.
We know that endometriosis is estrogen driven, so to Adenomyosis is known to be the same. Research has shown that there may be a link with longer estrogen exposure at the time of a woman’s first period. There is also a link between short duration between the me**es and obesity is also linked to the disease. There are also family and hereditary links, just like there are for endometriosis.
This month I will be posting the facts about Adenomyosis to bring awareness to this disease as well.
