Select Language English ಕನ್ನಡ ଓଡିଆ ગુજરાતી தமிழ் मराठी తెలుగు हिंदी Uterine adenomyosis is more than just a painful period. To understand adenomyosis it is important to understand the anatomy of the uterus. The uterus is composed of the below-mentioned layers. Myometrium: The outer smooth muscle. Endometrium: The inner layer that grows during the menstrual cycle and lines the uterus to receive a fertilized egg. The “junctional zone” or “inner myometrium” is the area situated between these two layers which separate the endometrium and the muscular layer. In a healthy uterus, the thickness of this area ranges from 2-8 mm. What …