Can adenomyosis be treated with traditional Korean medicine? (feat. foods beneficial for adenomyosis)

I have been diagnosed with suspected adenomyosis.

I want to share the foods I am consuming to prevent adenomyosis and ask questions about treatment methods.

 

I'll start by explaining adenomyosis, which was unfamiliar to me at first.

 

Adenomyosis (adenomyoma) refers to the abnormal proliferation of endometrial tissue within the uterus, leading to an enlarged uterus.

Overall, the uterus can enlarge to resemble the size of a pregnant uterus.

Confirmed diagnosis of adenomyosis from 2mm onward.

He said it was 1.9mm and mentioned that it was an estimated diagnosis, not a definitive one, and suggested follow-up observation in six months.

 

My worries continue to grow because I had a major cyst removal surgery in my early twenties. If I knew the cause, I could either remove it or avoid it, but the exact cause of adenomyosis has not yet been identified. There is a hypothesis that endometrial tissue infiltrates the myometrium, and another hypothesis that the tissue of the myometrium changes to become similar to the endometrium.

 

Foods beneficial for adenomyosis

 

1. Nuts

Almonds, sunflower seeds, and other sources contain essential fatty acids that help improve inflammation in the body, and zinc helps repair damaged tissues in the uterus.

 

2. Mixed grains

Whole grains like brown rice and oats are rich in dietary fiber and bind with estrogen.

It can help prevent adenomyosis.

 

3. Seaweed

 

Seaweeds such as kelp and sea mustard contain magnesium, which helps alleviate pain.

It helps to purify the blood and improve circulation.

 

Currently, I am preventing through foods that are good for adenomyosis, but I think it would be good to also consider procedures or surgeries, so I looked into treatment options for adenomyosis.

 

Treatment methods for adenomyosis in obstetrics and gynecology

 

The most definitive treatment for adenomyosis is surgical removal of the entire uterus. However, if a hysterectomy is not desired, excessive menstruation and menstrual pain can be managed by inserting a hormone-releasing intrauterine device. Oral contraceptives or pain relievers can also be used. There are also treatments that involve cauterizing the endometrium.

 

•Mirena procedure - intrauterine device, IUD contraception method

 

HIFU procedure - focusing ultrasonic thermal energy outside the body

Non-invasive treatment method that selectively removes only the lesion

 

<Traditional Korean Medicine Treatment>

 

In traditional Korean medicine, the main cause of adenomyosis is considered to be 'blood stasis.' This blood stasis mainly occurs when circulation in the body is poor, or when the uterus is cold, or when the body's energy is weak, or when inflammation causes damp-heat. Therefore, traditional treatments help improve circulation to dissolve blood stasis, warm the body, replenish weakened energy, and use medicinal herbs to improve damp-heat.

 

I have some questions after looking into treatment options.

I was only thinking about obstetric and gynecological procedures or surgeries.

I found out that there are also traditional Korean medicine treatments.

 

I am curious if I can see results through traditional Korean medicine treatment.

Are obstetric and gynecological procedures really effective?

I also want to know if there are any side effects.

Please share your advice if you have experienced this.