Does hysterectomy treat endometriosis?

Endometriosis is tissue similar to the uterine lining growing elsewhere, such as around the ovaries, pelvic lining, bowel, or bladder. Removing the uterus may stop periods and can help when pain is also driven by a uterine problem, but it does not by itself remove every endometriosis deposit. Pain can therefore continue after surgery. Whether the ovaries are removed is a separate decision with implications for hormones and long-term health, so it needs careful discussion.

Ask a specialist to map suspected disease and explain whether excision of visible endometriosis, medication, or other approaches are more relevant. Consider fertility goals, pain pattern, previous operations, and the effects of ovarian surgery. Learn about [Endometriosis](/conditions/endometriosis/) and [Hysterectomy](/treatments/gynaecological-surgery/hysterectomy/) as part of that conversation.

Seek urgent assessment for sudden severe pain, fainting, heavy bleeding, fever, repeated vomiting, or pregnancy-related pain. Contact your care team after surgery for worsening pain, fever, wound changes, or difficulty passing urine.

Where is my endometriosis located? What part of my pain could hysterectomy address? Would visible lesions be removed at the same time? What are the consequences of removing or keeping my ovaries?