It is known that the implants, and the evidence of Endometriosis can be found all over the pelvic cavity. So removing the uterus and ovaries will very often leave some of the disease behind. Some surgeons will attempt to remove the disease which is scattered around the pelvic cavity, as well as removing the reproductive organs. But even so, this can still leave undetected or microscopic implants behind.
Some women as young as their early 20s are opting for a Hysterectomy as a means to gain relief from Endometriosis. It is doubtful whether these young women are aware of the possibility of a return of the disease. Then there are the problems of dealing with a surgically induced menopause at such a young age. These women will be prescribed synthetic hormones (hormone replacement therapy) for years, only to have to deal with all the side-effects they can bring.
There are many reported cases where a woman has had a total hysterectomy (removal of uterus and ovaries) as treatment for Endometriosis, only to be given hormone replacement therapy. This can encourage the disease to flare up again, because estrogen is part of the hormone replacement therapy, and endometriosis feeds on estrogen. Of course hormone replacement therapy is prescribed to replace the hormones that are lost because of the removal of the ovaries. This begins to turn into a vicious circle. So hysterectomy is not the answer for Endometriosis no matter what stage the disease is at.
Firstly the ‘cutting out’ is done by remedial measures to try and cut out the growths, lesions, and implants. As a last resort the whole lot is taken out and women are mistakenly advised to have all their reproductive organs removed with a total hysterectomy.
There is plenty of information that these doctors could use to alter their methods of treatment, but there will be a myriad of reasons why this does not happen.
The alternative here is to improve your general health so that you have a better chance to fight this disease. You can keep your body intact, maintain your reproductive function, and retain the natural chemistry and balance of your body.
Why did you choose to have a hysterectomy? Has endometriosis returned since your operation? Would you still have a hysterectomy today? Share your own personal experience.
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Endometriosis is ruining my life and I have had a hysterectomy
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Endometriosis Horror Story
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Completely mislead by my OBGYN
This is my personal hysterectomy experience because of endometriosis.
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Probable recurrence of endometriosis 13 yrs after hysterectomy
Had severe disseminated endometriosis in 1983, but was my usual "zebra" self. No history of painful periods; no pelvic pain, just totally normal until ...
Endometriosis still after hysterectomy
I recently had surgery to remove endometriosis and I am 36 years old. I had it so severe in 2000 I had to have a hysterectomy, one ovary and uterus removed....
I thought a hysterectomy was the answer
I had extensive widespread endometriosis which returned after my laparoscopy 9 months later, at this time I was nursing my mother with ovarian cancer.
I ...
Pain 8 weeks after hysterectomy
On December 20th, 2011 I finally had a surgery to remove my ovaries and uterus because of endometriosis.
After a five year battle and endless pain ...
Different experiences of return of endometriosis after hysterectomy
Women's experiences of endometriosis returning after having had a hysterectomy to try and remove the disease
Hysterectomy three years ago due to endometriosis
I have had 28 surgeries for endometriosis.
It was so severe that I would vomit and pass out for over a week every month. I also had cervical cancer....
Have Endometriosis and not sure what to do??
I have had endometriosis for 8 years and I have had it cut out and cyst removed every year. My pain is getting to be unbearable and my periods are horrible,...
Endometriosis caused me to have everything removed but my cervix
I am 35 y/o and was diagnosed with Endometriosis on Aug. 31, 2011.
The doctor removed some Endometriosis and said I would be fine. About 3 weeks ...
Years of pain and discomfort and still fighting it today.
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In april 2003 I concieved my first child. After giving birth to her in January 2004 I saw my obgyn about the birth control mirena, thinking it would be ...
Endometriosis returned one year after hysterectomy
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I suffered horrendous endometriosis pain outside the uterus. Was attached to my spine, bowels, bladder and affected my daily health.
Horrible pain ...
Endometrosis not gone after complete hysterectomy
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I was 36 when I had a complete hysterectomy because of endometriosis; I am now 40 years old.
I immediately began to experience depression, suicidal ...
23 years old, had a hysterectomy, and back in pain 6mths later.
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Because of endometriosis at 15 years old, I had very heavy and painful periods. My doctor placed me on birth control pills to control the bleeding and ...
28 yr old- 4 laproscopys and 1 hysterctomy still suffering
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I was 23 when I became pregnant and 2 yrs later I was in horrible pain - my doctor told me it was endometriosis so I underwent a laparoscopy and I was ...
Endometriosis inside my ovaries!!!
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Hysterectomy and rare location for endometriosis.
I have had pain, all the common cyst rupture, endo, cyst growth pain, for 12 years. I've had cysts ...
Endometriosis & Hysterectomy at 24 years old
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My painful experiences because of endometriosis.
I am a beautiful, happy woman. Well.....not really . At 21, I had a cyst on my right ovary & a abcessed ...
Endometriosis diagnosed - 30 years ago
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I was diagnosed with Endometriosis when I was 12 yrs old. I have had 5 surgeries, so far, along with other treatments to try & help.
Nothing worked ...
The doctor believes endometriosis is back after hystrectomy
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I had my hysterectomy in 1998, they did a laparoscopy and said endometriosis was everywhere, and they took everything out, but one ovary and tube.
Now ...
Pretty sure my endometriosis has returned after hysterectomy
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I had a complete hysterectomy when I was 26 yrs. old.
I am now 37 and still have abdominal pain. My endometriosis was on all my other organs as well ...
Endometriosis in my colon 6 years after Hysterectomy
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In 2001 I was recovering from a C-section and tubal ligation after the birth of my 3rd child and last child. The recovery went fine, and I felt pretty ...
Still free of endo after two and half years post hysterectomy
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I was told after a laproscopy that I was a stage 4 endometriosis sufferer. The extent of the disease was very wide spread and complicated, due to totally ...
Still think I have endometriosis, and scared!
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About 2 yrs ago I found out I have endometriosis. My doctor did an ultrasound on me and found a cyst on my right ovary and thought that was the cause ...
For many women, a total hysterectomy is advised by their doctors if they have severe Endometriosis. These women are hopeful of gaining relief from the pain and symptoms of this disease by having a hysterectomy. This advice is fuelled by the thinking that if you remove the diseased organs then you will remove the disease. This is not the case. 
