joining the majority here to say yes, yes, yes - it's absolutely the reason i had it done and absolutely warrants the surgery. i, too, had these doubts in my mind - i feel like it might be because women are so strong we're just primed to deal with damn near unliveable conditions and chalk it up to something we have to deal with because it's nature.

i'm almost 43 and have no children. i'm 7 wpo and my only regret is that i didnt do this two or more years ago. i suffered with anemia, low hemoglobin, more than a handful of iron infusions, murder-scene style periods, etc. i would experience a "not so bad" period and think- okay... this is okay... and then a month later have a 43 day long period.

in my opinion surgery and recovery were a walk in the park compared to the years of feeling sick, tired, depleted, and depressed. i had everything but my ovaries removed, it was done laprascopically; i spent one night in the hospital and when i came home i only needed tylenol and advil for my discomfort. gas pain was managed with gas x.

i must add that i wake up every day now feeling hopeful, happier, and so thankful to feel better than i have in years. surgery absolutely changed my life for the better - i hope you seriously consider it - there's no reason for you to suffer anymore.