Daily Archives: 03/12/2018

A cautionary tale about adenomyosis, difficult surgical decisions and when to focus on what you have.

Adenomyosis, Gynaecology, SurgeryBy Michael Cooper 03/12/2018 Leave a comment

I have recently seen a patient who has been placed in a most unfortunate position. This lady has been in a happy, stable relationship for over 15 years and has been attempting to conceive unsuccessfully for most of that time. Aged 41 when I first met her, she was born with a congenital bowel issue…

Adenomyosis: A potential significant problem

Adenomyosis, Endometriosis, GynaecologyBy Michael Cooper 03/12/2018 Leave a comment

This under-researched condition, possibly a variant of endometriosis, can be a critical consideration particularly for patients with endometriosis. The definition is of endometrial glands and stroma growing within the myometrium of the uterus or in other words not dissimilar to endometriosis but growing in the wrong part of the uterus. I liken it to having…