That sounds really frustrating, especially after everything you've already been through. Unfortunately, endometriosis can persist even after menopause for some people, and familiar pain returning is something other MyEndometriosisTeam members have experienced too.
One MyEndometriosisTeam member shared: "Unfortunately, even Show Full Answer
That sounds really frustrating, especially after everything you've already been through. Unfortunately, endometriosis can persist even after menopause for some people, and familiar pain returning is something other MyEndometriosisTeam members have experienced too.
One MyEndometriosisTeam member shared: "Unfortunately, even going through menopause is not stopping the pain." Here's what's important to know about why this can happen:
- Estrogen doesn't completely disappear at menopause — body fat can still produce it
- Estrogen stimulates endometrial tissue growth, which can keep symptoms active
- Keeping ovaries (which produce estrogen) may also contribute to ongoing symptoms
Between 2–5% of people continue experiencing endometriosis after menopause, so while it's not the majority, it's absolutely real and valid. It's really worth speaking to your doctor about this. Treatment options after menopause can include:
- Pain relief medications like ibuprofen or naproxen
- Surgical options in some cases, such as removing remaining endometrial tissue
- Hormone therapy — though this needs careful consideration as estrogen can worsen endometriosis
Please don't dismiss what you're feeling. Getting checked out sooner rather than later is always the right move. 💛
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