Can endometriosis go away? How do you remove endometriosis?

There’s no cure for endometriosis and it can be difficult to treat. It is possible for symptoms to improve or even disappear on their own, however, the condition can persist for a long time.

Surgery can be used to remove or destroy endometriosis and the most common surgical approach is laparoscopy (key-hole surgery). Surgical options also include laparotomy.

During laparoscopy, a surgeon uses a tiny camera to look inside the pelvis and remove endometrial tissue using specialized tools. Laparotomy involves a larger incision in the abdomen and is typically reserved for more severe cases.

Treatment aims to ease symptoms so the condition does not interfere with your daily life. The are various treatments available that can help manage the symptoms and reduce the severity of endometriosis including pain relief medication, hormone therapy, and surgery.

Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of tissue resembling endometrium (the lining of the uterus) outside the uterus.