Endometriosis excision surgery involves removing endometriosis lesions from the body to reduce symptoms such as pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, and gastrointestinal issues.
Excision surgery is currently the gold standard in the management of endometriosis. Although there is no cure for endometriosis, there are additional treatments and modalities that can be used to manage symptoms during a patient’s lifetime.
At PRM Centers of Excellence nationwide, we are the only endometriosis center offering lifetime care that addresses the inflammation and comorbidities that coincide with endometriosis in one place.
What You Should Do Following Excision Surgery
Understanding that excision surgery is not the end of your journey with endometriosis is the key to managing your symptoms long-term and achieving optimal relief. Here are recommendations from the PRM Center of Excellence for next steps:
Start post-hab with PRM
Post-habilitation refers to addressing residual inflammation and comorbidities from endometriosis following a patient’s surgery. Because of the inflammatory nature of endometriosis, endometriosis patients need to receive treatment through the PRM Protocol™ not only in the weeks following their surgery, but as needed in the years to come.
Patients can start their treatment as soon as six weeks following their excision.
Adopt an anti-inflammatory diet
Endometriosis is a systemic inflammatory disease that thrives in an environment that feeds on that inflammation. Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet to reduce inflammation in your body is an important next step in reducing symptoms related to endometriosis and reducing the risk of disease recurrence.
Download PRM’s Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook Here
Keep track of your pelvic pain and symptoms
Some pain and discomfort is normal following your surgery and your surgeon will discuss what you should expect. However, in the weeks and months following your surgery, you will want to keep a detailed diary of your pain and symptoms.
Depending on the severity of your endometriosis, and the condition of your pelvic floor prior to your excision surgery, you may have residual inflammation and comorbidities that should be addressed by a pelvic pain specialist. Endometriosis recurrence is also possible and multiple factors can determine the growth of endometriosis lesions. Keeping track of how you are feeling will help you to know if you need to speak to your specialist again..
Download PRM’s Free Symptoms Tracker Here
Check in with your pelvic pain specialist yearly
It’s a good idea to see your pelvic pain and endometriosis specialist at PRM on a yearly basis, to ensure your inflammation and symptoms related to endometriosis are staying under control. Bring along your symptoms tracker to relay any of your concerns to your provider and work with them on any necessary treatment items.
Share your story with others
Just like yourself, there are so many others struggling with endometriosis pain and symptoms, and they need your help. Sharing your story with others can provide hope, guidance, and validation to those endometriosis patients who are still searching for symptom management and relief.
Consider joining Worthy Warrior, an online community forum dedicated to those suffering with endometriosis. Here, you can share your story and join conversations with others.
Recovery and Healing After Excision Surgery
Recovering from endometriosis excision surgery is a journey, but with the right aftercare, you can achieve long-term relief and regain control over your health. By adopting proactive measures like post-habilitation, anti-inflammatory lifestyle changes, and regular check-ins with a pelvic pain specialist, you empower yourself to manage inflammation and prevent recurrence
At PRM Centers of Excellence, we are here to support you every step of the way with comprehensive, lifetime care designed specifically for endometriosis patients. You are not alone in this fight—take the next steps toward a healthier, pain-free life while living with endometriosis today.
