What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You...That You Need to Know
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An informative overview of endometriosis provides a close-up look at the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and management of the painful, often debilitaing condition, describing a variety of alternative, complementary, and conventional therapeutic options and discussing such issues as the frequent infertility that results, emotional and psychological side effects, and other available options. Original. 15,000 first printing. A complete guide to the side–effects and treatments – both conventional and alternative – for endometriosis, from a respected name in the field who also suffers from endometriosis. Acknowledgments
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Foreword by Heather C. Guidone, Director of Operations of the Endometriosis Research Center (ERC)
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PART ONE: Understanding Endometriosis
1 Introduction
3(13)
2 The Female Reproductive System and Endometriosis
16(14)
3 The Role of the Immune System
30(8)
4 Endometriosis Causes and Risk Factors
38(19)
5 Endometriosis Symptoms
57(38)
PART TWO: Endometriosis Treatment Options
6 Surgical Management of Endometriosis and Pain
95(31)
7 Medical Management of Endometriosis and Pain
126(48)
8 Treating Endometriosis-Associated Infertility
174(35)
PART THREE: Think Holistically
9 Herbs and Supplements for Healing
209(22)
10 Diet, Body, Mind, and Lifestyle
231(34)
PART FOUR: Your Endometriosis Repair Plan
11 Endometriosis Symptoms and Evaluation Toolkit
265(13)
12 Getting Diagnosed
278(13)
13 Create a Dynamic Treatment Team
291(19)
14 Become an Empowered Patient
310(37)
Afterword by Thomas L. Lyons, MD, MS, FACOG, Medical Director, Center for Women's Care and Reproductive Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
347(4)
Appendix A Resources
351(26)
Appendix B Glossary
377(16)
Appendix C References
393(22)
Index
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