Main description:

This book aims to provide updated facts and treatments for practicing gynecologists and postgraduate doctors to enhance their understanding of pathogenesis, pathology, symptoms and diagnostic imaging technology of adenomyosis, such as to select appropriate treatments, to improve the symptoms, fertility and the quality of life of women with adenomyosis. This book also particularly introduces the new treatment for adenomyosis using the non-invasive High Intensity Focused Ultrasound ablation treatment. Hopefully, it will provide a better understanding of its operation, effectiveness, and pregnancy outcome, to formulate a more successful treatment strategy for this disease.

Contents:

The Incidence and Clinical Impact of Adenomyosis.- The Pathogenesis of Adenomyosis.- The Pathology of Adenomyosis.- The Clinical Features and Diagnosis of Adenomyosis.- Adenomyosis and Pain.- Adenomyosis and Abnormal Uterine Bleeding.- Adenomyosis and Infertility.- Ultrasound Manifestation and Classification of Adenomyosis.- MRI Manifestation and Classification of Adenomyosis.- The Medical Treatment of Adenomyosis.- The Surgical Treatment for Adenomyosis.- Uterine Artery Embolization Treatment for Adenomyosis.- Principles and Protocols of HIFU Ablation.- HIFU Ablation.- The Therapeutic Result of HIFU Ablation for Adenomyosis.- Adjuvant Therapy of HIFU Ablation for Adenomyosis.-Pregnancy Outcomes after Myomectomy and HIFU Treatment.- Conclusions.