Diagnosis and treatment of adenomyosis

Author/s: 
Dason, Ebernella Shirin, Chan, Crystal, Sobel, Mara
Date Added: 
February 24, 2021
Journal/Publication: 
Canadian Medical Association Journal
Publication Date: 
February 16, 2021
Issue: 
7
Volume: 
193
Type: 
Meta-analyses, Reviews, and Guidelines
Format: 
Article
DOI (1): 
https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.201607

RPR Commentary

A concise one-page summary of adenomyosis cause, diagnosis, and treatment.  James W. Mold, MD, MPH

Abstract

Adenomyosis is a benign gynecological disorder characterized by aberrant development of endometrial glands and stroma within the myometrium, causing inflammation and neuroangiogenesis. Adenomyosis often coexists with other gynecological conditions and may cloud the clinical presentation.

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