What happens to endometriosis after menopause?

After 17 years of suffering through pain from GYN conditions, Dorran was diagnosed with endometriosis & pelvic adhesions several years after menopause. read more

Endometriosis After Menopause In endometriosis, tissue that is similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, the Endometriosis Association explains. Like it does inside the uterus, the tissue builds up and then sheds each month. read more

Endometriosis becomes inactive after menopause. It occasionally can be reactivated by hormone replacement therapy. In addition, any scarring or enlarged cysts that developed from endometriosis may remain and cause symptoms. read more

Endometriosis and menopause are two very common issues that are a concern for many women, young and old. Endometriosis is a disease that affects approximately 1 in 10 women. Although it is most common in women that are in the reproductive years, it has been known to affect young women as well as women experiencing menopause. read more