Endometriosis Symptoms After Hysterectomy

In the United States, 600,000 hysterectomies are performed each year. Eighteen percent of these procedures are due to endometriosis. As many as 40 percent of women who have a hysterectomy to relieve the symptoms of endometriosis will experience symptoms again after 5 years.

Ovulation

• The women who have been able to keep their ovaries after a hysterectomy may experience pain during ovulation.

Sexual Activity

• Similar to before having a hysterectomy, endometriosis after a hysterectomy can cause pain during or after sexual activity.

Spotting

• Many women who have had their uterus removed, but their cervix and ovaries are in tact, may experience spotting or bleeding, especially around the time they would normally have a period.

Bowels

• Endometriosis could attach itself to the bowel, causing pain during bowel movements.

Other

• Many of the endometriosis symptoms after a hysterectomy are the same or similar to the symptoms before having the procedure. They can include lower back pain, pelvic pain, diarrhea, constipation and abdominal pain.