EC Gynaecology

Microwave ablation (MWA) is a promising minimally invasive treatment for symptomatic adenomyosis that provides significant symptom relief while keeping the uterus working. Clinical trials show that ablation rates are between 79.7% and 91.34%, and that dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, and blood CA125 levels all go down consistently over 12 months.

 Keywords: Microwave Ablation (MWA); Dysmenorrhea; Menorrhagia; Adenomyosis

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