Surgery Decisions
Every decision around endometriosis surgery — which type, which surgeon, how to prepare, what to do when pain persists after — distilled into evidence-based guides. Written and medically reviewed by Heather Yoshimura, NP, MSN.
Excision vs. Ablation: Which Surgery Is Better for Endometriosis?
Excision has 5–17% cyst recurrence vs. 37% for ablation. See the research on surgeon skill and outcomes.
Surgery DecisionsHow to Find and Vet an Endometriosis Excision Specialist
80% of endo surgeries are done by low-volume surgeons. An 8-criteria scorecard for vetting any surgeon.
Surgery DecisionsLong Endo: Why You’re Still in Pain After Surgery
Your surgery worked and you still hurt. What long endo is, how to tell it from a recurrence, and what actually helps.
Surgery DecisionsWhy Endometriosis Pain Comes Back After Surgery
Recurrence, residual disease, pelvic floor, and central sensitization, sorted out.
Pain & Daily Life →
Flare management, endo belly, painful sex, fatigue, and living around the unpredictable.
Comorbidities & Medication →
SIBO, IBS, infertility, the nervous system connection, and medication options explained.