I have suffered f rom endometriosis with extremely heavy bleeding for over 4 years?

I am curious as well. My doctor doesn't believe there is enough to warrant a scope to confirm endometriosis even though most of my symptoms point to it. My uterus lining was thickened, again, not enough to warrant a scope. I really just want the hysterectomy. I am 40, my son is 21 and I've had my tubes tied for over 10 years. I was able to deal with my monthly issues until my tubes were tied, and now it has just become unbearable. My GYN Nurse Practitioner has done the unltrasound and ruled out fibroids, and a biopsy to rule out cancer. She agrees with a hysterectomy and is the one who believes I do indeed have endometriosis. Instead, my doctor wanted me to take birth control, and that's a whole other conversation. I really just want the hysterectomy.

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I have talked to my moms neighbor who had a hysterectomy to get rid of her endometriosis, and she said that was the best thing she ever did. I don't know if that helps. She hasn't mentioned any long term effects.
Also, my mom had a hysterectomy, but hers was for fibroids. She was kind of miserable to deal with for about a year after. I do know she does NOT take any hormones and they took it all out. She has hot flashes, but she is also diabetic and that is a side effect for diabetes as well. She is also glad it's gone.