There is no evidence that hysterectomy cures endometriosis, yet many women seek out this surgery to alleviate the pain of the disease. In this video, Dr. Orady explains her experience with patients seeking a hysterectomy and the importance of fully diagnosing the true source of endometriosis pain.

Her insights will give viewers an informed understanding of hysterectomies and key topics to address with healthcare providers.

Do you have a question that you'd like Dr. Orady to answer? Want guidance on what to ask your doctor regarding endometriosis? Post in comments below.

Dr. Mona Orady is currently the director of robotic surgery services at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco, California, practicing minimally invasive gynecological surgery at Dignity Medical Foundation. Her expertise is in complex surgery, menstrual disorders, fibroids, and endometriosis. She also cares for more specialized gynecology patients with pelvic pain, dyspareunia, vulvar disorders, and pediatric gynecological conditions. Read full bio.

Here are some recent conversations from members on MyEndometriosisTeam:

• "I just want to go home but I'm in my car on my lunch crying because a hysterectomy won't be a cure for this, my dr said, nor the menopause medicine. How do you ladies do it without crying at least once a week?"
• "I truly thought the hysterectomy would fix me. That I would have my life back. It didn’t, this is just a new kind of hell. And I still get the endo pain at times."
• "I have asked for an hysterectomy on several occasions but just keep getting told no, as I'm either too young or still of childbearing age even though I was told the chances of me getting pregnant were very low."

Here are some question and answer threads on MyEndometriosisTeam:

• To get a hysterectomy or not?
• For those who have had a hysterectomy, could you share your experience?
• How long until I will be able to move around for a whole day after my hysterectomy? How bad is the pain? What was hormone replacement like?