How is adenomyosis managed or treated?

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How is adenomyosis managed or treated?

Because the female hormone estrogen promotes endometrial tissue growth, adenomyosis symptoms often go away after menopause. In the meantime, these treatments can ease pain, heavy bleeding and other symptoms:

  • Pain medications: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®) or naproxen (Aleve®), ease cramping.
  • Hormonal birth control: Estrogen thickens the uterine wall and can worsen bleeding and cramping. Certain hormonal contraceptives can stop menstruation and symptoms. Options include birth control pills, Depo-Provera® injection and hormonal intrauterine devices (IUD), such as Mirena®.
  • Hysterectomy: This surgery removes the uterus. After a hysterectomy, you won’t have a menstrual cycle or be able to get pregnant.

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