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For example, birth control pills may be used successfully to treat abnormal bleeding or pain caused by endometriosis.

If you decide surgery is your best option, ask your surgeon:

• Is there a minimally invasive approach to this type of surgery?

• What are the risks and benefits associated with this choice?

• How many times have you performed this procedure?

• How long will I be hospitalized and approximately how long will it take for me to recover?

• How can I prepare before and after the surgery?

• Where can I learn more about the surgery?

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Author: Editorial Staff of the National Women's Health Resource Center