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This is the definitive guide to living with endometriosis. Some eighty-nine million women worldwide have endometriosis - or "endo," as it is commonly called. For decades, women with the disease have suffered in silence, and faced a nightmare of misinformation, myths, and unsuccessful treatments. Today, thanks to new awareness and research, hope and relief are available.Endometriosis is a chronic, often painful hormonal and immune disease that affects girls as young as eight and women in their reproductive years and beyond. The name itself comes from endometrium, the tissue lining inside the uterus. With endo, tissue similar to this lining is found elsewhere, usually in the abdomen, where it causes pain, inflammation, internal bleeding, scarring, infertility, and a host of other medical problems. Now, research pioneered by the Endometriosis Association has established that endo is a "tip of the iceberg" disease. "Endometriosis: The Complete Reference for Taking Charge of Your Health" provides groundbreaking information on the disease and its relation to several other health problems, including certain cancers, autoimmune problems, environmental illness, and fibromyalgia.Based on the latest research gathered and conducted by Mary Lou Ballweg and the Endometriosis Association, this guide includes information on: surgery and other treatment options; the role of diet and nutrition in healing; the connection between endometriosis and cancer; infertility and endometriosis; teens with the disease; surprising new information on menopause and endometriosis. Besides invaluable and cutting-edge advice on treatment, this guide also features real women's stories that explore the aspects of living with this disease. This book equips you with the tools you need not only to live with endometriosis but to live well.Mary Lou Ballweg is founder, president, and executive director of the Endometriosis Association. She is quoted regularly by many major newspapers and magazines. The Endometriosis Association was founded in 1980 to offer those with endometriosis support and information, educate the public and medical community about the disease, and promote endo research. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this international organization has members and groups worldwide.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #523319 in Books
• Published on: 2003-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 609 pages

From the Back Cover

The definitive guide to living with endometriosis

Some eighty-nine million women worldwide have endometriosis--or "endo," as it is commonly called. For decades, women with the disease have suffered in silence, and faced a nightmare of misinformation, myths, and unsuccessful treatments. Today, thanks to new awareness and research, hope and relief are available.

Endometriosis is a chronic, often painful hormonal and immune disease that affects girls as young as eight and women in their reproductive years and beyond. The name itself comes from endometrium, the tissue lining inside the uterus. With endo, tissue similar to this lining is found elsewhere, usually in the abdomen, where it causes pain, inflammation, internal bleeding, scarring, infertility, and a host of other medical problems.

Now research pioneered by the Endometriosis Association has established that endo is a "tip of the iceberg" disease. Endometriosis: The Complete Reference for Taking Charge of Your Health provides groundbreaking information on the disease and its relation to several other health problems, including certain cancers, autoimmune problems, environmental illness, and fibromyalgia. Based on the latest research gathered and conducted by Mary Lou Ballweg and the Endometriosis Association, this guide includes information on:

• Surgery and other treatment options
• The role of diet and nutrition in healing
• The connection between endometriosis and cancer
• Infertility and endometriosis
• Teens with the disease
• Surprising new information on menopause and endometriosis

Besides invaluable and cutting-edge advice on treatment this guide also features real women's stories that explore the aspects of living with this disease. This book equips you with the tools you need not only to live with endometriosis but to live well.

Mary Lou Ballweg is founder, president, and executive director of the Endometriosis Association. She is quoted regularly by many major newspapers and magazines.

The Endometriosis Association was founded in 1980 to offer those with endometriosis support and information, educate the public and medical community about the disease, and promote endo research. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this international organization has members and groups worldwide.

About the Author

Mary Lou Ballweg is the founder, president, and executive director of the Endometriosis Association and was the lead author on its two previous books on the subject. The Endometriosis Association was founded 23 years ago and now has groups and members worldwide.

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Customer Reviews

Difficult, emotional read
This book describes the known theories in an excellent way, maybe a bit heavy on the scientific side, but very thoroughlly.

The comic strips keep the book readable, but shed a lot of light on the condition.

I had bought the book to be able to read up on the therapy methods, both conventional and alternative. I was looking for pros and cons of each potential method in an easy format.
Unfortunately, I could not see the wood for trees, and gave up on the book as a result.

Warning: if you are a sufferer, do not pick this book up during a time when you feel weak, it might just drown you in self pity