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I had my uterus and cervix taken out due to endometriosis. can i still possibly have it in my ovaries. how does one still ovualte after hysterectomy?

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Dr. Carrie Champine answered

Yes: Yes, you will still ovulate as long as you are not in menopause and still have ovaries. It is possible to have endometriosis in your ovaries. Talk to your doctor.

Answered 6/27/2014

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A member asked:

I had my uterus and cervix taken out due to endometriosis. can i still possibly have it in my ovaries. how does one still ovualte after hysterectomy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carrie Champine answered

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