Many women suffering from heavy and painful periods are frustrated without a definitive diagnosis.
Adenomyosis might be present on 10% of women but remains under-diagnosed in many.
Ultrasound has shown to be quite accurate in diagnosing adenomyosis in academic units, although MRI is better.
Our study has shown that in community setting, USG missed nearly half of adenomyosis.
MRI has picked up many cases of adenomyosis that might have been missed by ultrasound.
When fibroids are present, MRI is far better in picking up adenomyosis.
With a proper diagnosis, treatment such as UAE can be used as an alternative to hysterectomy, to treat adenomyosis and fibroids.
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