You will not necessarily need a hysterectomy if you have been diagnosed with endometriosis. A hysterectomy is a major operation which will have a significant impact on your body. This will usually only be considered if other endometriosis treatments have been tried and failed.
A hysterectomy means that you will not be able to get pregnant and if your ovaries are removed as part of the surgery, you will go into menopause immediately afterwards. Having a hysterectomy can also have a huge emotional impact too. But on the plus side, a hysterectomy can relieve you of pain and heavy periods and improve your quality of life. Your surgeon will discuss treatment options with you.