Yes, adenomyosis symptoms, particularly pain and heavy bleeding, are typically significantly worse during a woman’s period.
This is because the endometrial tissue trapped within the uterine muscle thickens, sheds, and bleeds along with the normal uterine lining, but has no way to exit. This internal bleeding and inflammation within the muscular wall causes severe cramping, pressure, and often much heavier, prolonged periods.
As estimated 2.35 crore women in India suffer from adenomyosis.
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- International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
- Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research
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- Apollo Hospitals, Adenomyosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
- Fortis Healthcare, All You Need to Know About Adenomyosis
- Healthcare Radius, Noninvasive treatment for Adenomyosis introduced
- Pristyn Care, Adenomyosis