Explaining Endometriosis

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface..Female reproductive system..What is endometriosis?..Diagnosis of endometriosis..Treatment overview..Hormonal treatments..Surgical treatments..Self-help and complementary therapies..Pain management..Infertility and pregnancy..Young women, teenagers and endometriosis..Feelings and emotions..Taking control..For partners, families and friends..Glossary..Index

Portrait

Lorraine Henderson is a registered nurse and has suffered from endometriosis. She co-founded the first endometriosis support group in 1984 and since then has given information and support to thousands of women. In 1992 she was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia for 'service to women's health, especially endometriosis'...Ros Wood co-founded the Endometriosis Association (Victoria) in 1984 and has been a key member since. She writes information articles and leaflets for the Association and has supervised or conducted several research projects on the diagnosis of endometriosis and the experiences of women with the disease.