Patient's question:
I was diagnosed with endometriosis on February 16, 2019. The doctor recommended surgery for me. These days, I've seen online that this surgery has a high recurrence rate, and I'm very worried. Doctor, will endometriosis recur after surgery?Doctor's answer:
If you have preserved your ovaries and uterus, the recurrence rate can generally exceed 60%. Of course, endometriosis is not completely incurable, and there is a so-called "curative surgery" in medicine. If you remove your uterus and ovaries, the so-called foundation of the disease is removed, and it will definitely achieve 100% complete recovery. However, in general, this is only recommended for women with more severe symptoms and those aged 45 and above. For women under 45 with milder symptoms, we do not advocate for this approach.Recommendation: You can decide on a plan that suits your own situation.