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Specialists provided complementary perspectives and reported structural barriers, including limited consultation time and insufficient reimbursement. Concomitant or suspected endometriosis was documented in a substantial proportion of participants, limiting the attribution of reported symptoms and burden specifically to adenomyosis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study shows that individuals with adenomyosis and involuntary childlessness experience prolonged diagnostic delays, fragmented care, and significant psychosocial burden, underscoring the need for holistic, patient-centered care that integrates medical, psychosocial, and reproductive health needs. 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