Chronic pelvic pain is a term used to describe pain in the pelvic region lasting longer than six months. Pelvic pain can be characterized in a few different ways, as it may be sharp or dull, constant or intermittent, or range from mild to severe. Frequently, chronic pelvic pain is associated with underlying conditions of …
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“Years of inappropriate treatment with continued pain and bleeding can significantly impact someone’s quality of life.” – Dr. Natalya Danilyants Dr. Natalya Danilyants discusses adenomyosis with the Huffington Post, and sheds light on this obscure condition that is often mistaken for other GYN conditions such as endometriosis due to similar symptoms. While adenomyosis isn’t as …
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Adenomyosis is a painful and complex gynecological condition that is not well understood, can be difficult to detect, and can only be cured by hysterectomy. Its primary indication is painful periods. What Is Adenomyosis? Adenomyosis develops when cells from the endometrial lining of the uterus grow into the muscle of the uterus. These cells behave …
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Kia (Baltimore, MD), had suffered through her period for years with intense pelvic pain and uncontrollable bleeding, and it got worse over time. “It was like someone stabbed me every month. The cramps leading up to my menstrual cycle were horrible. I had to wear 2 tampons and Depends. The first 2-3 days were awful. …
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“I started having symptoms two years ago, and I was having intense cramps,” said Tiffany (Woodbridge, VA). When I had my period, it was 20 times worse. I always had pelvic cramping. I ignored it. I remember the doctor mentioning I had fibroids, but was told I could wait, take birth control, and watch. I did all …
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Adenomyosis and endometriosis are not the same condition. Although they can occur together, endometriosis is when endometrial cells (the lining of the uterus) are in a location outside of the uterus. Adenomyosis is when these cells exist or grow into the uterine wall. Although both can cause pain, endometriosis does not always cause heavy bleeding. Women with GYN conditions …
