What are the consequences of untreated adenomyosis?

If adenomyosis is not treated, it can lead to problems such as worsening menstrual cramps, vaginal bleeding, and infertility. The specific consequences are as follows:

1. Increased dysmenorrhea: Patients with adenomyosis often experience dysmenorrhea. If not treated, the degree of dysmenorrhea will gradually increase with age. You can imagine that those few days every month are not just mild discomfort, but severe pain, which may even affect daily life and work. Long-term pain not only makes people physically tired, but also easily leads to emotional anxiety and depression.

2. Vaginal bleeding and anemia: Persistent vaginal bleeding is another common symptom of adenomyosis. If left untreated, bleeding may become more frequent and severe. This not only causes inconvenience in life, but may also lead to anemia. Anemia can make people feel tired and weak, and even affect the function of the heart and other important organs. Imagine that long-term anemia will make you feel listless every day and have no energy to do anything.

3. Infertility: For women who want to have children, untreated adenomyosis may affect their fertility. The gradual enlargement of the uterus or the formation of adenomyosis will make conception more difficult. Imagine wanting a child but not being able to get pregnant. The psychological pressure and disappointment are very heavy. Long-term adenomyosis may also make the intrauterine environment unsuitable for embryo implantation, further increasing the risk of infertility.

4. Uterine enlargement and other complications: If adenomyosis is not treated, the uterus may gradually enlarge and even form adenomyomas. This will not only cause abdominal discomfort, but may also compress surrounding organs and cause a series of complications, such as frequent urination and constipation. You can imagine that the abdomen often feels heavy and uncomfortable, and you have to go to the toilet frequently, which has a great impact on the quality of life.

5. Psychological impact: The psychological pressure of patients who suffer from dysmenorrhea, vaginal bleeding and infertility for a long time will gradually increase. Many women will feel anxious, depressed, and even lose confidence in life. Just imagine how heavy the psychological burden will be if you are struggling with various physical discomforts every day. This negative emotion may also affect family and work relationships, further exacerbating the troubles in life.

Suggestions and solutions

1. Regular check-up: Even if there are no obvious symptoms, it is very important to have a regular color Doppler ultrasound check every year. This will help you detect changes in adenomyosis in time and take measures as soon as possible.

2. Drug treatment: For patients with symptoms, drug treatment can be considered to relieve dysmenorrhea and control vaginal bleeding. Common drugs include hormone drugs and analgesics.

3. Surgical treatment: For patients with severe symptoms and poor response to drug treatment, surgical treatment can be considered. Surgical methods include hysterectomy and adenomyomectomy.

4. Psychological support: Psychological support is also very important for patients who suffer from long-term pain. They can relieve psychological pressure through psychological counseling, joining patient mutual aid groups, etc.

5. Lifestyle adjustment: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help alleviate symptoms. It is recommended to do more moderate exercise, maintain a good diet, and avoid excessive fatigue and stress.

Through the above methods, patients with adenomyosis can effectively relieve symptoms and improve their quality of life.