Uterine adenomyosis in the infertility clinic.
This review discusses uterine adenomyosis as a (co-)factor in female subfertility. The clinical presentation of adenomyosis uteri is reviewed as well as recent developments in non-invasive imaging modalities for the condition. Different treatment options are discussed, focusing on conservative management in patients who wish to maintain their childbearing capacity.
Devlieger
Roland
R
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Leuven University Fertility Centre, University Hospital Gasthuisberg, K.U. Leuven, Belgium.
D'Hooghe
Thomas
T
Timmerman
Dirk
D
D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D004717:Endometrium / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000819:agonists; D006728:Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008595:Menorrhagia / Q000209:etiology; D009215:Myometrium / Q000473:pathology; D010060:Ovulation; D011247:Pregnancy; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014599:Uterus / Q000098:blood supply
D006728:Hormones; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone