Adenomyosis is a disease that occurs when the cells that
normally line the Reference uterus Opens New Window grow into
the muscular tissue of the uterine wall. It occurs most often in
women older than 30 who have had a full-term pregnancy. It is
rare in women who have not had a full-term pregnancy.
Adenomyosis does not occur after Reference menopause Opens New
Window. But adenomyosis that was present before menopause may be
diagnosed after menopause. It may also be found in tissue
samples after pelvic surgery in postmenopausal women. The cause
of adenomyosis is not fully understood. Some researchers believe
that it is the result of damage to the inner wall of the uterus
during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or a surgical procedure. Most
women with adenomyosis do not have any symptoms. Adenomyosis is
frequently found in uterine tissue Reference biopsies Opens New
Window after pelvic surgery such as Reference laparotomy Opens
New Window or Reference laparoscopy Opens New Window has been
done. When symptoms are pre