QC: Fertility and Adenomyosis

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link)Dr. Naomi Whittaker shares critical distinctions between diffuse and focal adenomyosis and their impact on fertility. She highlights how adenomyosis is often over-diagnosed on ultrasound while explaining that diffuse adenomyosis rarely affects fertility, though focal adenomyomas require surgical intervention by fertility-friendly specialists.• Diffuse adenomyosis is more common in women who have had children and typically doesn't impact fertility• Adenomyosis is frequently over-diagnosed on ultrasound as technology improves• Finding adenomyosis on imaging doesn't necessarily mean it's clinically significant • Focal adenomyosis (adenomyomas) can cause infertility but are surgically treatable• Surgeon choice is critical for fertility preservation• Concerning cases exist where fallopian tubes were removed without patient consent• Important to choose fertility-friendly surgeons who handle tissue delicatelySend your questions by using the link in the top of the description of this podcast episode, by emailing [email protected], or by visiting the endobattery.com contact page.Support the showWebsite endobattery.comInstagram: EndoBattery