'Adenomyosis may be invisible, its impact is not'
Adenomyosis is a painful womb condition affecting at least one in ten women, often leading to heavy and irregular periods. Many sufferers report feeling dismissed by healthcare professionals regarding their pain. Experts emphasize the need for better education and awareness surrounding this condition to improve diagnosis and support for those affected.
- ▪Adenomyosis causes heavy, painful periods and is often misdiagnosed or dismissed by doctors.
- ▪Many women with adenomyosis experience debilitating pain that affects their daily lives.
- ▪There is a significant stigma surrounding menstrual health in the workplace, leading to fear among women in sharing their struggles.
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'Adenomyosis may be invisible, its impact is not'23 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmily SinclairSouth EastBBCSufferers say they feel their pain is too often dismissed by doctorsAt least one in 10 women live with adenomyosis, a womb condition which can cause heavy, painful and irregular periods with one sufferer saying her pain got so bad it she felt like she had a "chainsaw" inside her. Mathilde Barker, a content creator from Surrey who has both adenomyosis and endometriosis, said: "When I was at my worst, it genuinely felt like I had a mass in my uterus, and that it was dragging behind me."Adenomyosis is a condition where the lining of the uterus begins to grow into the muscle of the womb.
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