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Jus found out i have endomitriosis. will i need surgery to get rid of the cysts if i am in a fair bit of pain wit them?

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Dr. Robert Greer answered

Usually not: I submit surgery for endomitriosis is seldom curative.

Answered 2/13/2013

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