Living with Endometriosis: The Complete Guide to Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment Options (Living with #16)

By: Samantha Bowick and Ken Sinervo

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Synopsis: A knowledgeable handbook with a patient's perspective for women afflicted with the common, debilitating, painful disease known as endometriosisMore 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 sufferersLearning 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!