Uterine artery embolisation for treating adenomyosis

The condition

Adenomyosis is a condition where the tissue that normally lines the uterus (the endometrium) grows into its outer muscular layer. This can cause heavy and painful menstrual periods.

Treatments can include anti-inflammatory drugs, hormones, and destroying the endometrium (using, for example, heated fluid, microwaves or an electrical current). For severe symptom, removing the uterus (hysterectomy) is also an option.

NICE has looked at using uterine artery embolisation as another treatment option. Click on to the next page to find out more.