There is, however, one thing that makes me willing to seriously consider surgery,
and that is the increased risk of ovarian cancer in women with
endometriosis.
And according to a recent European study, endometriosis increases the risk of some other cancers as well.
I have also read that endometriosis increases the risk of certain autoimmune conditions (though that connection doesn't seem to be one that's made as often). I have a family history of RA, so that is a concern too.