Hysterectomy and endometriosis
Endometriosis Symptoms
Endometriosis symptoms vary widely, and sometimes do not occur at all. Symptoms can include:
Infertility and Endometriosis
Endometriosis rarely causes a complete inability to conceive, but it can contribute to infertility both directly and indirectly.
Treatment
Treatment options for endometriosis include:
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