BEST BOOK AWARD WINNER - WOMEN'S HEALTH (AMERICAN BOOK FEST)
A knowledgeable handbook with a patient's perspective for women afflicted with the common, debilitating, painful disease known as endometriosis
More than 176 million women worldwide suffer with endometriosis, a condition causing agonizing pelvic pain which affects every aspect of a woman's life. While there is currently no cure for endometriosis, patients can take action to reduce their symptoms and improve their overall wellbeing by following a comprehensive wellness plan.
Written by an experienced author who has lived with endometriosis for years, Living with Endometriosis includes expert advice drawn from doctors and researchers tackling this debilitative disease, along with tips for recognizing symptoms and getting the most effective help possible.
Living with Endometriosis includes:
• Up-to-date information on the latest hormonal and surgical treatment options
• Information for a broad, full-body approach to wellness
• Guidance on becoming an active advocate for your personal care
• Valuable medical and community resources for endometriosis sufferers
Learning to live with the chronic pain of endometriosis can seem overwhelming. Don't let endometriosis defeat you; make the choice to seek out the best possible care that works for your needs and take your life back from endometriosis!
Inhaltsverzeichnis
An Open Letter to Endometriosis
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: My Story
Chapter 2: Endometriosis Explained
Chapter 3: Surgical Treatment Options
Chapter 4: Non-Surgical Treatment Options
Chapter 5: Alternative Medicine Options
Chapter 6: How to Find the Right Doctor
Chapter 7: Lifestyle Changes
Chapter 8: Related Illnesses
Chapter 9: How Endometriosis Affects Those Around Us
Chapter 10: Awareness
Conclusion
More From the Author
Appendix A: What to Bring to a Doctor’s Appointment
Appendix B: What to Ask Your Doctor
Resources and Relevant Research
About the Author
