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Endometriosis pain relief can last up to 5 years. (Post Laparoscopy).

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| March 01, 2003 | Splete, Heidi | COPYRIGHT 2003 International Medical News Group. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

MIAMI BEACH -- Laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis relieves chronic pelvic pain for up to 5 years, Dr. Amy Weaver said in a poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.

In a prospective, observational cohort study, 484 women (average age 32 years) were followed from 3 to 60 months after surgery to remove diseased tissue, restore normal anatomy and excise endometriosis when present, said Dr. Weaver, a surgeon in private practice in Atlanta.

Overall, 89% of the women reported pain relief after the surgery, with or without use of an adhesive ...

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