Prognosis and duration of disabling effects

In Endometriosis, there are unlikely to be problems so significant as to cause care or mobility needs.

Endometriosis returns in about one in five women. Hormone therapy is sometimes given after surgery to supplement the surgical procedure, and try to delay return of endometriosis. The ovaries may or may not be removed at the same time. Removal of the ovaries has side effects including sudden onset of the menopause, but it reduces the risk of the endometriosis returning. This is only usually considered for women with severe symptoms as a last option, or in women who are not planning to have children.

Ultrasound, X-ray and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can be used to see how the endometriosis is responding to treatment.

All information must be taken into account when considering the duration of disabling effects and the duration of disabling effects must be based on the particular circumstances of the individual claimant.

Amended September 2011