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Endometriosis resources including support groups, self-help books, articles, coping and a glossary


EndometriosisSciencePractice Endometriosis: Science and practice
26 April 2012

“Endometriosis: Science and Practice” is the most complete compilation of everything known about endometriosis from basic science, therapeutic outcome, and impact of the disease. A must read for everyone interested in moving the field of endometriosis forward.

Color-Atlas(100) Laparoscopic appearance of endometriosis
22 January 2012

The Colour Atlas of the laparoscopic appearance of endometriosis has been re-issued and is now available for free download from the Internet.

Up to 50% of women with endometriosis complain of painful intercourse Painful intercourse
6 January 2012

Painful intercourse – painful sex – is common with endometriosis. This article provides suggestions of how to make sex possible for those with dyspareunia.

question-mark Myths and misconceptions in endometriosis
25 October 2011

Diagnostic delay and hit and miss treatments in endometriosis are often due to myths and mis-conceptions about the disease – get the FACTS here.

Book cover - history of endmetriosis (Batt) A History of Endometriosis
9 September 2011

A History of Endometriosis by Ronald Batt MD takes us on a scientific (and entertaining!) journey from the early science of endometriosis leading to today’s understanding of the disease.

clipboard Talking with your doctor
8 August 2011

Helpful advice on how to prepare and communicate effectively with your physician to decide on your treatment for endometriosis.

Finding an endometriosis specialist
23 June 2011

Tips on how to find a specialist in endometriosis and what to bear in mind when choosing your physician.

hormones (100) Tips for dealing with side effects associated with drug treatments
22 June 2011

Tips for dealing with the side effects of drugs for endometriosis that put women into an artificial menopause. How to combat hot flushes, etc, due to Lupron, Zoladex and other GnRH analogues.

woman-biting-her-lip Communications: one way to understand endometriosis
22 June 2011

John Blondin talks about the difficulties of dealing with endometriosis in a relationship and how communication is the solution to deal with the disease together – without yelling!

woman-crouching What do I tell others about endometriosis?
22 June 2011

What do you tell others about endometriosis and how it affects you? Do you chose what to share about your disease or do hide it because it is difficult to share and you don’t want people to know?

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