A member asked:

A person told me not a doc. said if you have endometriosis and you have a lapriscoptic surgery done. that the endometriosis could grow back is it true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cynthia Frazier answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes: Laparoscopic surgery is used to diagnose endometriosis. Reduction of the number of endometriotic implants is often done at the same time. Endometriosis grows in response to estrogen so it can be treated medically by drugs that block or oppose estrogen, but it can also recur if estrogen is present.

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 8/27/2016

2.3k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

A person told me not a doc. said if you have endometriosis and you have a lapriscoptic surgery done. that the endometriosis could grow back is it true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cynthia Frazier answered

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I had a laparoscopy last month and was told I have endometriosis. my doc has made an app for full hysterectomy on 20May. we don't want more kids, and I'd prefer to have the op done, but will it help take away the endometriosis. what do u suggest?

A member asked:

I believe that I have a ruptured ovarian cyst (I have endometriosis and it has happened before). Er doc said nothing could be done. Is this true?

A member asked:

25yo/F. Can i suddenly have endometriosis? Never had period cramp while on period in my life. Recently hving terrible abdomen,pelvic,back pain (not on period). A doc told me i might have endometriosis.

A member asked:

Endometriosis reoccurred after 2nd surgery, dr refused 3rd surgery said would cause it to spread and become worse, I have an endometrioma, is this true?

A member asked:

If you get laparoscopy surgery for endometriosis if this stuff comes back do you get laparoscopy surgery again and again?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Doc wants to do scope surgery he thinks it's endometriosis.If they find out that isn't the problem will they fix whatever is wrong ?How is that fixed

Do i need surgery to remove endometriosis cyst in my overy before giong for ivf? Or it will be esy for doc to proceed for egg retreaval if i did ivf?

Had lap surgery last for ectopic pregnancy would my doc have able to tell then if I had endometriosis? Or would just be focus on tr pregnancy?

I know my chronic fatigue is from bad mentrual disorder since 15 tired! endometriosis surgery at 22 help need energy hopeless tired of docs no clue

I was told i had endometriosis 7 years ago. However last year i found i need a surgery to diag it. Is this true? & what helps the severe pain for now?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?