
Rheumatic Disease and Heavy Periods: Could Adenomyosis Be Missed?
Heavy bleeding and pain in rheumatic disease aren’t always fibroids. Learn key adenomyosis clues, how to get past a 'normal' ultrasound, and treatment options.
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Heavy bleeding and pain in rheumatic disease aren’t always fibroids. Learn key adenomyosis clues, how to get past a 'normal' ultrasound, and treatment options.

How AMH and antral follicle count behave with unilateral or bilateral endometriomas, the impact of cyst size, and practical guidance for your next appointment.

Learn what a focal adenomyosis diagnosis means, how TVUS and MRI confirm it, and your options—from medical therapy to uterus‑sparing procedures and hysterectomy.

A clear guide to diffuse adenomyosis: what it means, how TVUS and MRI diagnose it, and practical treatments, from hormonal IUDs to uterus-sparing options.

Weigh pregnancy chances, symptom relief, and risks after fertility-sparing adenomyosis treatment. Compare adenomyomectomy vs HIFU, RFA, UAE—when to add hormones

We break down an 18‑month follow‑up of hormone therapy for adenomyosis: who was studied, symptom trends, ultrasound changes, side effects, and key limitations.

How the gut microbiome may influence fertility in endometriosis and adenomyosis: the evidence, its limits, and practical steps on diet and preconception.
Explore types of endometriosis pain, evaluation, and evidence-based treatments, including triggers, pelvic floor therapy, CNS sensitization, and adenomyosis.

Compare endometriosis and adenomyosis: similarities, differences in location and prevalence, diagnosis methods, and treatment options for pelvic pain.
A whole-person approach to reducing endometriosis and adenomyosis symptoms, supporting healing, and improving quality of life.
Dr. Steven Vasilev delivers best-in-class endometriosis guidance and a personalized treatment plan—built on evidence and your unique biology.
Led by Steven Vasilev, MD—an internationally recognized endometriosis specialist & MIGS surgeon—Lotus Endometriosis Institute is virtual-forward, with many patients traveling nationally for care. Clinical evaluation and surgical treatment are provided in California.
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