Very little research has been conducted about endometriosis after menopause. Do not suffer in silence. Talk to your health care provider about your endometriosis symptoms during perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause.
Endometriosis
What is endometriosis?
In Facts About Endometriosis the World Endometriosis Society’s definition is:
“Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus (called “the endometrium”), is found outside the uterus, where it induces a chronic inflammatory reaction that may result in scar tissue. It is primarily found on the pelvic peritoneum, on the ovaries, in the recto-vaginal septum, on the bladder, and bowel”.
Endometriosis After Menopause Research
How much research has been conducted about endometriosis after menopause?
In Menopause and Endometriosis, published 26 September 2024, the authors elaborate on:
“The shift in paradigm from the belief that endometriosis exclusively affects women of reproductive age has brought attention to its manifestation in postmenopausal patients. Despite this emerging awareness, there remains a dearth of information in the literature regarding postmenopausal endometriosis, with uncertainties surrounding its prevalence, clinical significance, optimal management strategies, and prognosis”.
Endometriosis After Menopause
Does endometriosis go away after menopause?
In Endometriosis Toolkit: A Patient Empowerment Guide the (United States) Society for Women’s Health Research note in Endometriosis and Menopause:
“5% of endometriosis patients are postmenopausal”.
Health Care Provider
What if I think I am having symptoms of endometriosis after menopause?
In Endometriosis: Does Endometriosis Go Away After Menopause? the Office on Women’s Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Womenshealth.gov note:
“For some women, the painful symptoms of endometriosis improve after menopause. As the body stops making the hormone estrogen, the growths shrink slowly. However, some women who take menopausal hormone therapy may still have symptoms of endometriosis.
If you are having symptoms of endometriosis after menopause, talk to your doctor about treatment options”.
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- Basic Female Anatomy & Endometriosis [25 September 2024]
- Endometriosis Before and After Menopause
- Menopause and Endometriosis [26 September 2024]
- Postmenopausal Endometriosis: A Challenging Condition Beyond Menopause [05 March 2024]
- Video: Endometriosis Commonly Improves During Menopause
- Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: How Should We Manage Menopause In Women With Endometriosis?
- BMS TV: Endometriosis
- Basic Female Anatomy & Endometriosis
- Below the Belt [Film]
- Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2024 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
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- Endoactive.org.au [EndoActive, Australia and New Zealand]
- Endofound.org [Endometriosis Foundation of America]
- Endometriosis
- Endometriosis A-Z
- Endometriosis Before and After Menopause
- Endometriosis Toolkit Video Series
- Endometriosis Toolkit Video Series: Understanding Endometriosis
- Endometriosis Toolkit: A Patient Empowerment Guide – Endometriosis and Menopause
- Endometriosis [+ Videos]
- Endometriosis and the Menopause
- Endometriosis – Multilingual Fact Sheets
- Endometriosis-uk.org [Endometriosis UK] [United Kingdom]
- Endometriosis-uk.org [Endometriosis UK] [United Kingdom]: Endometriosis Friendly Employer Scheme
- Endometriosis.org
- Endometriosis: Diagnosing the Debilitating Condition [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Endometriosis: Symptoms and Causes – Symptoms: Symptoms During the Menopause Transition
- Endometriosisaustralia.org [Endometriosis Australia]
- Endometriosisaustralia.org [Endometriosis Australia]: Webinars
- Endotv.com [EndoTV Health Network, The Endometriosis Foundation of America, United States]: Non-Surgical Endometriosis Diagnosis: Feinstein Institute’s Breakthrough on the Horizon [11 April 2024]
- Got Endometriosis? Experts Answer Your Top Questions
- How Is Endometriosis Diagnosed? Scans, Laparoscopy and Support | NHS
- Induced Menopause In Women With Endometriosis – For Patients
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips From A Gynecological Surgeon on Recovery From Surgery [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: When Surgery for Endometriosis Is the Answer [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Menopause
- Menopause Mindfulness: Understanding the Many Paths To Menopause
- Menopause and Endometriosis
- Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
- Myth or Fact? 8 Common Endometriosis Questions Answered | Ask Cleveland Clinic’s Expert
- Navigating Menopause With Endometriosis: Expert Insights [Video]
- Postmenopausal Endometriosis: A Challenging Condition Beyond Menopause
- Precision In Practice for Endometriosis Care
- Resources: Endometriosis [+ Multilingual Fact Sheets]
- Rethinking How We Treat Endometriosis | Linda Griffith | TEDxMIT
- Surgical and Chemical Menopause | Dr Louise Newson
- The Endometriosis Resource Portal for People of Color
- Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
- Video: Endometriosis Commonly Improves During Menopause
- Video: Strategies for Managing Menopause Symptoms for Women With-Endometriosis
- Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: How Should We Manage Menopause In Women With Endometriosis?
- What Is Endometriosis? Symptoms and Treatment | NHS
- What Is Perimenopause & How Has It Been Linked To Endometriosis?
- World Endometriosis Organisations (WEO)
