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Can endometriosis grow after a hysterectomy?
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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.
Answered 4/25/2019
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Yes: Endometriosis grows from estrogen, produced by the ovaries. So endometriosis can still be a problem even after hysterectomy.
Answered 3/23/2020
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