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B10. Treatment of endometriosis: Difference between revisions
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Even after surgical removal of all visible nodules, there is a high chance (20 – 50%) that the condition will reappear after months or years. For this reason, surgical treatment should always be followed up by hormonal treatment. | Even after surgical removal of all visible nodules, there is a high chance (20 – 50%) that the condition will reappear after months or years. For this reason, surgical treatment should always be followed up by hormonal treatment. | ||
Hysterectomy is an option for those who do not wish to retain the child-bearing ability and who are not sufficiently managed on conservative therapy or other surgery. | |||
[[Category:Obstetrics and gynaecology 2]] | [[Category:Obstetrics and gynaecology 2]] | ||