What is the difference between adenomyoma and adenomyosis?

Adenomyoma and adenomyosis, which refer to uterine adenomyoma and adenomyosis, respectively, are distinguished from each other mainly by the different distribution of ectopic endometrium. The symptoms of both are increased menstruation, progressive worsening of dysmenorrhea, and the pathology is characterized by endometriosis, but the distribution is different. In adenomyosis, the glandular as well as mesenchymal components of the endometrium appear in the myometrium, and the ectopic endometrium is evenly distributed, with the entire uterus uniformly enlarged. While adenomyoma is a focal hyperplasia, the ectopic endometrium gathers in a certain place and enlarges to form adenomyoma, resulting in uneven echogenicity of the adenomyotic layer in the localized location. If you feel unwell, we suggest you go to the obstetrics and gynecology department of the hospital, complete the relevant examinations under the guidance of professional doctors to further clarify the diagnosis, keep a good attitude during the treatment, pay attention to rest, strengthen the nutrition, and appropriate physical exercise will help the recovery of the disease.