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Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us Melinda. We're thinking of you today and wish you a strong recovery.

And to answer a question, yes, according to a representative from the Endometriosis Association, a research and support organization in Milwaukee, Wis., endometriosis can resurface after the ovaries are removed because the condition isn't limited to a woman's reproductive system. They clarify that the condition rarely affects the rest of a woman's body.

And although your doctor would be the best resource for your specific case, if you would like more information about endometriosis, you can find some great information from the following organizations:

National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) at 1-800-994-9662;

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
http://www.acog.org/; and

Endometriosis Research Center at (800) 239-7280, http://www.endocenter.org/;

With regard to early menopause and what to expect, you may want to check out this free online guidebook published by the The North American Menopause Society ...

http://www.menopause.org/edumaterials/earlyguidebook/emgtoc.aspx

Another good resource on premature menopause is womenshealth.org which seems to have an endless amount of information that may inform your experiences and help alleviate your fears.

Please let us know what else we can do Melinda.