Adenomyosis - Endometriosis Interna

[ethac]

I had a blissful almost completely pain-free two weeks following my last lap for endo. I actually felt human again!
Last week however, the pain returned - this time shooting down from my abdomen down my legs.
I went to see the gyn about it today and he said I could have Adenomyosis too.

Has anyone else out there had a similar diagnosis/experience with this?

If it's confirmed (by MRI) he said the best thing to do would be to bring our planned TTC time forward. I've heard of worse cures!

[Melbo]

ethac -

I hope you don't have adenomyosis ... it must be very painful. Is the management of it mainly surgical or can they give you drugs to keep it in abeyance for a while? I guess obviously pg is a good short term fix it (as you mentioned).

Good luck with everything! I hope your TTC plans go smoothly and you can soon join the pg threads.

[ethac]

Thanks Melbo,
The MRI came back normal so the doctor has just shrugged his shoulders.
Apparently Adenomyosis can be treated with an IUD called Merina that slowly releases progesterone. I think there's also surgery to repair the walls of the uterus if the damage is bad - but looks like I missed out on that - luckily!

[maggie]

Hi, i am 13weeks preg and my obs has told me i can now stop taking progesterone as the placenta takes over , but is there any theory behind adenomyosis and progesterone, should i still stay on it for the sake of the PG, thanks