Endometriosis: Sometimes the Cure Is Worse Than the Problem

Any menstruating woman can have endometriosis, whether they are a teen or heading towards their last tampons. It is estimated that approximately 7 to 10 percent of premenopausal women have endometriosis. The degree of pain is not necessarily related to the visible severity of endometriosis. Women appear to have minimal endometriosis sometimes suffer the most.In some cases, surgery is necessary to remove scar tissue, painful ovarian cysts or deep pelvic implants. Some women with severe endometriosis require temporary total suppression of their hormones either in lieu of surgery, pre or post surgery. ...