Adenomyosis
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Adenomyosis Home Care
Home care measures for adenomyosis include:
Avoid
caffeine
.
Rest in bed if the pain is severe.
Stop smoking
.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Eat a healthy diet:
Eat a
low cholesterol diet
.
Eat a
low fat diet
.
Eat a
high fiber diet
.
Reduce
stress
.
If you use tampons:
Try switching to sanitary napkins or pads.
Apply a warm compress.
Apply a heating pad.
Take prescribed medications as directed.
Acetaminophen
for pain
Ibuprofen
for pain
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Adenomyosis Home Care: Pain
Related Topics:
Abdominal pain
Chronic pelvic pain
Endometriosis
Heavy menstrual periods
Irregular menstrual periods
Lower abdominal pain
Painful menstrual periods
Uterine fibroids
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Last Updated: Feb 22, 2008
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;
John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Adenomyosis References:
Devlieger R, D'Hooghe T, Timmerman D. Uterine adenomyosis in the infertility clinic. Hum Reprod Update. 2003 Mar-Apr;9(2):139-47.
Elsheikh A, Milingos S, Loutradis D, Kallipolitis G, Michalas S. Endometriosis and reproductive disorders. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2003 Nov;997:247-54.
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