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What is adenomyosis
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Adenomyosis is endometrial glands embedded in the wall of the uterus.
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symptoms of endometriosis
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dysmenorrhea and dyspareunia (painful periods and intercourse)
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what is endometriosis
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presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside of the uterus.
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Tx for endometriosis?
How does it work? |
1.NSAIDS
2.Oral contraceptives will be the next best choice for this patient. They provide negative feedback to the pituitary-hypothalamic axis which, in turn, stops stimulating the ovary to produce sex hormones, such as estrogen which, in turn, stimulates endometrial tissue located outside of the endometrium and uterus. |
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How is endometriosis dx confirmed
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Definitive diagnosis is based on exploratory surgery and biopsies, although endometriosis is usually initially treated based on the clinical presentation
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Ovarian torsion symptoms
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The sudden onset of pain and nausea, as well as the presence of a cyst on ultrasound suggest ovarian torsion
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