Patient's question:
I was diagnosed with endometriosis on February 16, 2019. The doctor recommended surgery for me. These past few 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 entirely incurable, and there is a so-called radical 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, we do not recommend this approach for women aged 45 and above with more severe symptoms, while the condition is usually milder for those under 45. Advice: You can decide on a plan that suits your own situation.