**9. Conclusion**

Adenomyosis is a condition in which the inner lining of the uterus (the endometrial) breaks through the uterus myometrium. Adenomyosis can cause menstrual cramps, lower abdominal pain, and heavy periods, and negatively impact on a woman's quality of life. The condition can be located throughout the entire endometrium or localized in one spot. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can relieve mild pain associated with adenomyosis. Symptoms such as heavy or painful periods can be controlled with hormonal therapies. HIFU focused on a small focal region to increase tissue temperature sufficiently, which causes irreparable cell damage in the target adenomyosis lesions at a certain depth. And uterine artery embolization, the minimally invasive procedure, used to block the blood vessels therefore causes adenomyosis shrinks. Endometrial ablation destroys the lining of the uterus and relief from the heavy bleeding. The only definitive cure for adenomyosis is a hysterectomy.
