🌸 When Period Pain Isn’t Normal: Understanding Adenomyosis

Source: Cleveland Clinic

Hello everyone,Let’s talk about one of the most misunderstood causes of painful, heavy periods — adenomyosis.

Here’s what this silent troublemaker does inside your uterus:In adenomyosis, the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium) starts growing into the muscle wall (myometrium). Every month, this tissue still responds to hormonal changes — it bleeds, swells, and sheds — but since it’s trapped within the muscle, it leads to inflammation, bloating, and intense pain.

That’s why some women feel like their periods are draining them completely — emotionally and physically.

Common symptoms include:

💢 Heavy or prolonged bleeding

💢 Severe, crampy pain during periods

💢 A feeling of pressure or fullness in the lower abdomen

💢 Constant bloating or tenderness

Adenomyosis tends to appear more often in women in their 30s and 40s, especially after childbirth — but it can affect anyone. The important thing to remember is that it’s treatable.

Treatment depends on your symptoms and your fertility plans, and can include:

💊 Medicines to control pain and bleeding

🌸 Hormone therapy to regulate cycles

✨ Surgery, if symptoms are severe or if you’re done with childbearing

If your periods feel unbearable month after month, don’t dismiss it as “normal.”Your body is trying to tell you something — listen to it early, and let’s make those cycles peaceful again.

With warmth and care,

Dr. Sandya M R

Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

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✨ It’s always best to have a chat with your doctor rather than interpreting online information. Every woman’s body is unique — and deserves personal care.