Condition / Adenomyosis

which means...

Adenomyosis

The endometrium is the lining of the womb that builds up every month in preparation for pregnancy. If there is no pregnancy the lining is shed (your period) and the process starts again.

Adenomyosis is where the endometrial cells grow in the muscle of the womb, again leading to a lot of pain around the time of the period.

Getting help

If you wish to make an appointment to seek further advice and or treatment, please contact Dr Harrington's secretary.

how its treated...

  • Hysterectomy

    A total hysterectomy involves removal of the uterus and the cervix. The vagina is closed over at the top and remains the normal length. In some cases the ovaries are also removed at the time of the hysterectomy (bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy).

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  • Hysteroscopy

    A hysteroscopy is where a small, fibre-optic 'telescope' is used to see the internal organs. The small fibreoptic telecope passes through the cervix, so your abdomen (tummy) does not have to be opened.

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  • Laparoscopy

    A laparoscopy is where a small, fibre-optic 'telescope' is used to see the internal organs. After filling the abdomen with gas (carbon dioxide), a telescope is passed through the belly button (umbilicus), so the contents of the pelvis can be visualised.

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