PublishedSheldon Press, February 2016 |
ISBN9781847093523 |
FormatSoftcover, 120 pages |
Dimensions21.5cm × 13.8cm × 1cm |
Endometriosis is a distressing condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside the womb and elsewhere in the body. It affects around 10 percent of women, causing pain, infertility, fatigue and great distress. Often dismissed as period pains, it can be difficult to diagnose and treat, and needs careful overall management tailored to the needs of individual women. This book looks at the latest thinking on endometriosis. Topics include:
Causes and diagnosis
Treatment - from simple painkilling drugs to hysterectomy
What specialist treatment centres can offer, including pain management, surgery, and hormone treatments
The effect on fertility
Endometriosis in younger women and teenagers
How diet and supplements may help
Complementary remedies, e.g. TENS machines and acupuncture
Research and the future
Case histories, tips and hints from women and their partners
