What Is Endometriosis & Adenomyosis?
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining (endometrium) grows outside the uterus, commonly on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or other pelvic organs. This can cause pain, inflammation, and sometimes difficulty getting pregnant.
Adenomyosis happens when this tissue grows into the muscle of the uterus, leading to heavy periods, severe cramping, and pelvic pressure.
Treatment is personalized to each patients’ needs. Medications can help suppress abnormal tissue growth, while other options focus on symptom relief, such as managing pain or anemia. Surgical treatments include excising abnormal tissue or, in some cases, a hysterectomy. For severe disease, a multidisciplinary approach with colorectal and/or urology specialists may be necessary.
Contact the Collaborative: 617-831-7525
The experienced, caring providers at Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Care Collaborative offer a full range of services to diagnose and treat endometriosis and adenomyosis, along with the painful periods and other symptoms that can accompany these conditions.
Endometriosis Multidisciplinary Conference
Newton-Wellesley Hospital offers a unique and innovative resource for patients with complex endometriosis with our Endometriosis Multidisciplinary Conference. Endometriosis experts from Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Radiology, Colorectal Surgery, Urology and Pathology collaborate to ensure optimal preoperative planning and comprehensive care for our patients. This unique approach has been recognized and presented at national conferences as a model for excellence in endometriosis care.
Scholarly activity
We have numerous ongoing research studies on endometriosis and adenomyosis and work closely with MIT’s Center for Gynepathology Research and Tufts University.
Research
We are committed to advancing research on gynecologic conditions like endometriosis, adenomyosis, and infertility. In collaboration with MIT’s Center for Gynepathology Research and Tufts University, we are developing innovative ways to diagnose and treat these conditions. Our research is routinely shared at national conferences and published in leading medical journals. With a team of expert doctors, researchers, and engineers, we work together to ensure all patients receive evidenced-based care.
The following is a list of selected publications:
- Consul N, Haber HR, Movilla PR, Harisinghani MG, Kambadakone A, Kilcoyne A, Shenoy-Bhangle AS. Continued improvement to imaging diagnosis and treatment triage of endometriosis: The role of the multi-disciplinary conference. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 2024 Nov-Dec;53(6):663-669.
- Haber HR, Namazi G, Pepin K, Einarsson JI. Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques for Tissue Extraction. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2020 Aug 31:S1553-4650(20)30410-6.
- Haber HR, French HM, Movilla PR, Isaacson KB, & Morris SN. (2023). Take it or leave it: oophorectomy at the time of benign hysterectomy. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2023 May 29. PMID: 37266568.
- Haber HR, Fitzgerald AC, & Isaacson KB. (2023). Demystifying Adenomyosis: Why we need to reassess our understanding of adenomyosis. OBG Management August 2023.
- Morris SN, Fader AN, Milad MP, Dionisi HJ. Understanding the “Scope” of the Problem: Why Laparoscopy Is Considered Safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2020 May-Jun;27(4):789-791.
- Movilla P, van Reesema L, Andrews B, Gaughan T, Loring M, Bhakta A, Hoffman M. Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Perioperative Outcomes During Hysterectomy for Endometriosis. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2022 Nov;29(11):1268-1277.
- Movilla PR, Kokroko JA, Kotlyar AG, Rowen TS. Postoperative Opioid Use Using Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Guidelines for Benign Gynecologic Procedures. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2020 Feb;27(2):510-517.
- Tavcar J, Movilla P, Carusi DA, Loring M, Reddy H, Isaacson K, Morris SN. Incidence and Clinical Implications of Placenta Accreta Spectrum after Treatment for Asherman Syndrome. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2023 Mar;30(3):192-198.
- Wang J, Movilla P, Chen T, Wang J, Morales B, Williams A, Reddy H, Tavcar J, Morris S, Loring M, Isaacson K. Concomitant Adenomyosis among Patients with Asherman Syndrome. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2021 Feb;28(2):358-365.e1.
- Zhang, W., French, H., O’Brien, M., Movilla, P., Isaacson, K., & Morris, S. (2023). Incidence of intrauterine adhesions after hysteroscopic myomectomy in patients seeking fertility. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 30(10), 805-812.