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A member asked:

I've had 2 episodes of peritonitis with endometriomas causing blockage. one 9 yrs post menopause. always a risk?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Possibly: Until the endometriosis and endometriomas have definitive surgical resolution, peritonitis may continue to occur.

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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