Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Endometriosis accounts for a significant percentage of these procedures. Hysterectomy does not, however, necessarily cure endometriosis.
A woman cannot become pregnant after having a hysterectomy. Women should realize that hysterectomy causes immediate menopause if the ovaries are removed.
[For more information, see In-Depth Report #73: Uterine fibroids and hysterectomy.]
Once a decision for a hysterectomy has...
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Hysterectomy is the second most common surgery performed in the United States with over 600,000 performed each year. [1] Many doctors... Read more »
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HysterectomyHysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. The ovaries may also be removed, although this is not necessary for fibroid... Read more »
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PreventionBirth control pills may help to prevent or slow down the development of the disease.ReferencesLobo R. Endometriosis: etiology, pathology,... Read more »
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ReferencesGallicchio L, Whiteman MK, Tomic D, Miller KP, Langenberg P, Flaws JA. Type of menopause, patterns of hormone therapy use, and hot flashes.... Read more »
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Because endometriosis symptoms do not always appear, or may be caused by other conditions, a diagnosis cannot be based on symptoms alone.... Read more »
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Uterine fibroids, also known as fibroid tumors, leiomyomas, fibromas or myomas, are benign (noncancerous) growths on the uterus. Uterine fibroids... Read more »