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.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Leuven University Fertility Centre, University Hospital Gasthuisberg, K.U. Leuven, Belgium.
Roland
R
Devlieger
Thomas
T
D'Hooghe
Dirk
D
Timmerman
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