Can I get adenomyosis if I am not married?

In adenomyosis, iodized oil contrast imaging of the uterus can show that the shadow enters the muscle wall at one or several places, forming a diverticulum-like shadow. Patients with adenomyosis will experience pain during sexual intercourse, accompanied by low-grade fever, increased leucorrhea, etc. So, can you get adenomyosis if you are not married?

Adenomyosis mostly occurs in multiparous women of childbearing age, and a few occur in nulliparous women who have not undergone any uterine surgery. This may be related to the special metaplasia process of the uterine muscle layer cells. A large proportion of patients with adenomyosis will have symptoms of menstrual pain and excessive menstrual bleeding. Pelvic palpation and internal examination can reveal a slightly enlarged, symmetrical uterus, which is usually tender. General ultrasound cannot distinguish between local uterine adenomyomas and uterine leiomyomas. The use of color Doppler ultrasound can detect the distribution of vascular blood flow, increasing the ability to differentiate between uterine adenomyomas and uterine fibroids.

Adenomyosis is a disease name in Western medicine. According to its clinical symptoms and signs, it can be classified into the categories of "dysmenorrhea", "menorrhea", "prolonged menstruation" and other diseases in traditional Chinese medicine. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, dysmenorrhea, menstrual disorders, and abdominal masses are all related to internal blood stasis, while the formation of blood cancer is related to pathogenic factors such as cold stagnation, qi stagnation, and phlegm dampness.

Acupuncture points for adenomyosis can be selected: Zhongji, Guanyuan, Zusanli, Sanyinjiao, etc., starting one week before menstruation, once a day to treat dysmenorrhea. External application of Chinese medicine: Cinnamon, Chuanxiong, Evodia, Corydalis, Linderae, and Myrrh can be used in equal parts, grind into fine powder, mix with Fan Tulin paste, apply to Guanyuan acupoint, and fix with gauze. Start applying 5-7 days before menstruation.