Adenomyosis is a condition in which the cells that line the inside of the uterus (endometrium) are abnormally located in cells that make up the uterine wall (myometrium). This can result in an enlarged uterus. The only way to definitively diagnose adenomyosis is by having a pathologist examine the uterus after a hysterectomy and the only cure for adenomyosis is a hysterectomy. Minimally invasive GYN surgeons at The Center for Innovative GYN Care perform DualPortGYN hysterectomy to treat adenomyosis with only 2 5mm cosmetically placed incisions. DualPortGYN is the safest, least invasive GYN surgery available worldwide and it is faster, more affordable, and more efficient than standard laparoscopy or robotic surgery.

1. T H E C E N T E R F O R
I N N O V A T I V E G Y N C A R E
Learn About Adenomyosis
Minimally Invasive Adenomyosis Surgery at CIGC

2. Adenomyosis: Quick Facts
Adenomyosis is a condition in which the cells that line the inside of the
uterus (endometrium) are abnormally located in cells that make up the uterine wall
(myometrium). This can result in an enlarged uterus.
 Very painful periods
 Heavy bleeding
Symptoms:
Risk factors:
 Childbearing,
 Previous uterine surgery
 Pain during sex
 Abdominal pressure
 Short menstrual cycles
 Early age of menarche
(age of first period)
Diagnosis:
 The only way to definitively diagnose adenomyosis is by having a
pathologist examine the uterus after a hysterectomy.
 Imaging studies like MRI and ultrasound can be used to suggest
adenomyosis, but are not completely accurate.

3. Adenomyosis Treatment
The only cure for adenomyosis is a hysterectomy.
Adenomyosis is a disease of the uterus and does not affect the ovaries. It is
important to choose an adenomyosis surgeon who can perform a hysterectomy
while leaving the ovaries intact to prevent early menopause. For women who are
not yet finished with child-bearing, the symptoms of adenomyosis can be
temporarily managed through medication.
THE CIGC ADVANTAGE
 Fellowship trained in minimally invasive GYN surgery
 Using innovative surgical techniques
 Providing GYN surgical care in outpatient settings
 Over 20,000 GYN procedures performed
CIGC surgeons have the training and experience to perform
adenomyosis surgery with minimal scarring and quick recovery:

4. Adenomyosis Surgery:
DualPortGYN Hysterectomy
 Minimally invasive GYN surgeons at The Center for Innovative GYN Care perform
DualPortGYN hysterectomy to treat adenomyosis with only 2 5mm cosmetically placed
incisions. DualPortGYN is the safest, least invasive GYN surgery available worldwide and it
is faster, more affordable, and more efficient than standard laparoscopy or robotic surgery.

5. Find Out More
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