— significant period pain may be a symptom of endometriosis

— other symptoms may include pain with intercourse and chronic pelvic pain

— some women may have ultrasound features suggestive of endometriosis

— performed as day surgery under general anaesthetic

— simple pain relief such as Panadol and Nurofen to help manage pain
— hormonal medication such as the oral contraceptive pill or Mirena to help manage pain

— abdominal pain usually improves each day
— women often feel bloated and uncomfortable for 1-2 weeks post surgery
— avoid strenuous activity such as gym work and heavy lifting for 4 weeks post surgery

— infection at port sites
— scarring at surgical incision sites
— small risk of damage to internal organs (bowel, bladder or ureter) that may require further procedures to repair
— conversion to open surgery which may prolong hospital stay and recovery