This article covers some of the main considerations and implications of having a hysterectomy to eliminate endometriosis symptoms.



Having a hysterectomy was often used as treatment option with severe Endometriosis symptoms. The idea behind it is that by removing the ovaries you are removing the main source of the female hormone estrogen, which controls menstruation, so the endometriosis will go away.

It's not surprising then that women with severe Endo symptoms might think having a hysterectomy is an obvious solution. They understandably believe that after the surgical operation, the symptoms will be relieved and the debilitating pain disappears. However this is a misconception.

Endometriosis is a chronic disease that causes women varying degrees of pain and discomfort, especially during the menstrual cycle. It can also hamper their lifestyle as the normal processes of having a bowel movement or engaging in sexual intercourse can be made very painful by the disease.

These symptoms can therefore effect the way a woman regards herself and her relationships with other people.

A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the uterus and ovaries, or either from the body.

The removal of the uterus does not guarantee to eradicate the pain and discomfort of endometriosis. The effects of endometriosis may persist even after hysterectomy if a woman retains her ovaries as these can continue producing hormones that can effect any endometrial tissue left in the body.

Should the ovaries be removed too, this will bring on menopause and all the delightful symptoms that entails.

Also, female hormones are still produced by the body even when the ovaries are removed, leaving the women to potentially suffer with both menopause and endometriosis symptoms.

Typical menopause symptoms include joint pains, headaches, insomnia and even hair loss. Behavior and attitude may also change.

There may be constant mood swings and feelings of nervousness, anxiety or depression. Weight gain isn't uncommon and then there's vaginal dryness to deal with too, not to mention the hot flashes.

As Endometriosis isn't only found on the uterus and ovaries, but can be anywhere in the pelvic cavity it makes taking hormonal treatment for menopause not viable. By taking female hormone supplements or HRT you can encourage the endometriosis to continue it's destructive cycle.

There are also additional risks other than endometriosis that a woman exposes herself too after artificially bringing on menopause through a hysterectomy. She can be prone to arthritis, heart diseases and even osteoporosis.

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There are many crucial decisions that a woman will make in trying to resolve the problem of endometriosis. However, before taking drastic action there are options that must be carefully evaluated, like the effects on endometriosis after hysterectomy.