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By Tracee Cornforth, About.com Guide to Women's Health since 1997

What You Should Know About Adenomyosis

Monday May 12, 2008
Adenomyosis is a painful condition that often causes severe dysmenorrhea and heavy bleeding. The presence of endometrial cells in the outer walls of the uterus indicates the presence of adenomyosis. Endometrial cells are normally found only in the endometrial lining of the uterus which sheds during your period. Thickening of the uterus and an enlarged uterus occurs in adenomyosis.

Symptoms of Endometriosis

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