Question 1

can endometriosis grow after a hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but less common: A hysterectomy is a surgery involving the removal of the uterus, not necessarily the ovaries.The ovaries produce the hormones that can drive growth/stimulation of endometriosis. So, if ovaries are left in place, endometriosis may be more likely to grow after a hysterectomy.

Question 2

can you have endometriosis after a hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most likely there was endometriosis present at the time of hysterectomy that was not removed. In the presence of hormonal stimulation endometriosis could become symptomatic.

Question 3

i have endometriosis, must i have a hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

No: Many women with endometriosis do have a hysterectomy at some point but that is a very individual decision. Most women do not need that. But surgical intervention can be needed for pain, for cysts, and for scar tissue at some point.

Question 4

what are signs of endometriosis after a hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Same as before: Common symtoms of endometriosis vary from person to person but include pain with sex, pain with bowel movements, pain with voiding, and pain with ovulation.  There would be other symptoms that would occur with the period - but not of course after the hysterectomy.  If the ovaries are removed with the hysterectomy (or later if needed), you have a much better chance of resolving the pain.

Question 5

does having a hysterectomy take away the pain of endometriosis?

Accepted Answer

: Not necessarily. Endometriosis occurs when the type of cells that should be located inside the womb are located elsewhere. Sometimes scattered throughout the abdomen, attached to various structures. The menstrual cycle triggers them to act as they would inside the womb, which causes problems. (no where to drain) Your OBGYN should have an idea where your specific  abnormal sites are likely located.

Question 6

what's worse dealing with endometriosis or hysterectomy my entire life?

Accepted Answer

If your endometriosi: Is bad enough then u may need  after other measures like meds and less invasive surgery has been tried, hopefully if u have to have the hyesterec then your endometriosis will be gone or markedly lessened so u can enjoy life , bad endomtriosis is not compatible with enjoying life.

Question 7

my doctor wants to do a hysterectomy. she believes i have endometriosis.  is this my only option?

Accepted Answer

No: Hysterectomy is not the only option for endometriosis. At times hormonal therapy may be helpful. Considering medications like provera, (medroxyprogesterone) lupron, and Danazol maybe alternatives.

Question 8

can endometriosis return after total hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: A complete hysterectomy, with removal of both ovaries, usually is curative for endometriosis. I have seen cases afterwards, but it is extremely rare.

Question 9

after i had a hysterectomy, i was told that i had adenomyosis. is that different from endometriosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is different: Adenomyosis is when there are glands from the lining of the uterus  up inside the wall of the uterus. Endometriosis is when these cells and glands from the lining of the uterus are growing outside the uterus. Adenomyosis is a common cause of heavy periods.

Question 10

what are the chances of having a hysterectomy with endometriosis? one has formed into a tumor about 5.6cm.

Accepted Answer

ZERO!: You don't need a hysterectomy for endometriosis of the ovary (endometrioma).

This can be:

1. Followed closely with serial ultrasounds if asyptomatic
2. Trial of ocps if marginally symptomatic
3. If having pain, then removal of the encometrioma alone (cystectomy) can be done and use Lupron (leuprolide) post-operatively
4. For fertility, debate if removal is indicated, but if 4-5cm- then would  remove.

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