A member asked:

Is is possible for a woman that had a total hysterectomy due to endometriosis 12 yrs ago now have this inside the stomach if it was "caked" to uterine wall? taken estro/progestine patches since then.

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Yes, but...: Yes but if there is something there that is measurable on some image it is important to make sure it is not cancer. Women with endometriosis in their lifetime have a higher risk of ovarian and peritoneal cancer which can still occur many years after a total hysterectomy. That is not to scare you but just to make sure you get properly evaluated.

Answered 3/31/2013

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Dr. J Ricardo Loret De Mola answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Adhesions: What you describe are adhesions or scar tissue which is a side effect of hysterectomy. The patches are not the cause, but a treatment for early menopause due to the surgery.

Answered 3/30/2013

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