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Adenomyosis, the 'silent illness' plaguing their lives, goes undiagnosed for decades

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Adenomyosis occurs when tissue from the lining of the uterus grows into the uterine wall.

It can cause the uterus to double or triple in size, painful menstrual cramps and heavy bleeding.

Some women present with symptoms like Adams , but are misdiagnosed for years .

The cause of adenomyosis is unknown.

A hysterectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that takes only 45 minutes under general anesthesia .

Recovery can look different for everyone, but typically takes 2-4 weeks .

Kristina Poffenroth , 35 , had heavy periods starting in junior high, and was put on various forms of birth control for 20 years .

Darlene Valencia wasn't diagnosed with adenomyosis until after her surgery.

Adenomyosis affects millions of women in the United States .

The condition goes undiagnosed for decades and often goes untreated.

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