Endometriosis For Dummies

by Joseph Krotec, Sharon Perkins

Get the empowering info that puts you in control


Take charge and take comfort in knowing how to live well with endometriosis

Diagnosing and living with endometriosis isn't easy, but this disease doesn't have to rule your life. This book helps you find out and recognize typical symptoms. Plus, you'll get up-to-date info on traditional and alternative treatments -- ranging from medications and surgeries to acupuncture and massages. The authors provide plenty of compassionate advice on dealing with the pain and emotional issues, so you can enjoy life.

Discover how to
* Evaluate treatment options
* Enhance your chances of getting pregnant
* Manage the pain
* Make lifestyle changes to minimize symptoms
* Deal with the emotional and financial challenges

Genres: Nonfiction, Health

362 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2006

Reviews

[Maddie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Truly an informative book. It doesn’t go nearly in depth enough about healing and management but that’s okay. I don’t think that was the purpose of the book.

[E · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was pleasantly surprised at how thorough and #realtalk this book was. I am sure that some of the science is outdated (hence 3 stars instead of 4) but its still a surprisingly solid title to start your research with.

[Christine Marcelino · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of information but some is outdated

[Katie Pip · Rating 2 out of 5]

A lot of outdated, debunked information.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

like all the books in the for dummies series this book is easy to use. It has alot of information, although it is aimed at the American audience and talks about medical insurance which does not apply to those readers like me from the UK and haven't benefit of the NHS. This book tells you about the different treatment options. It touches a bit about fertility, symptoms of endometriosis, pain management and other information such as emotional issues.
I like the fact that the book tells you about the traditional and alternative treatments from medication to control your endometriosis to surgery to acupuncture and massage.
You can tell that the authors know what they are talking about. I feel that their introduction to what endometriosis is, is well written and easy to understand. It is written in layman's terms so that you do not need a medical degree to understand what the book is talking about

[Shelley Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hmm, it was ok. It depends on what you want out of this kind of book really. I found that it contained the basics plus maybe a little more on endometriosis , it was info that you can very easily obtain from the Internet, from endo websites etc.I liked the friendly banter in this book, also the humour - appealed to my dry sense of humour, and I do believe that if a woman has just been diagnosed, and they do not know a thing about it, or they do not/can not research on the Internet, then this book is ideal, and a nice read. If, like me, you want more detailed information, such as info on the endo diet, holistic stuff etc, then this is not the book for you. Having said all this, this book is ideal for my husband, who wants to understand horrible Endo more, as its easily pick up able and down able.

[Candice Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great resource for anyone who thinks they might have endometriosis. It is the perfect balance between medical details and useful applications of it. I've had endo for a long time and this book clarified a lot of other symptoms I've had that may even be caused by endo (such as hypoglycemia, which could be cause by endo spreading to intestines).

[Lilly Schwartz · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although this book gives some good information and is factually accurate I find the treatment advice in this book partly rather appalling. Postponing your period with birth control pills just to suit your social calendar or taking pain killers in anticipation of pain are both harmful practices! Popping pills like that will not solve your problems, but rather make them worse in the long run!

[The Cute Little Brown-haired girl]

I have endometriosis and I am shocked at how little people know about this disease, especially men. I need to have several copies at my house to hand out to the men in my life.

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I ordered this book from the library for my partner and found that of all the books on Endometriosis that I have read - containing the same information over and over - this one had a few extras.

[Katie Ussery · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really fantastic book, but a bit overwhelming when starting to study endometriosis.

[Randell Carlton Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

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