The book has been written so that women with endometriosis can have clear and accurate information about endometriosis and its treatments. As with the first edition, the main focus has been on providing comprehensive but easy-to-understand information that will enable women to make well-informed decisions about the management of their endometriosis.

Updated information on the latest treatments & complementary therapies

The nature of endometriosis, and the diagnosis and treatment chapters have all been updated to include the latest information about the condition and the treatments available. The complementary therapies chapter has been completely revamped to include self-help measures and an overview of most of the complementary therapies used to treat endometriosis in Australia.

Focus on the emotional aspects of living with endometriosis

This time much greater emphasis has been placed on discussing the emotional aspects of living with endometriosis, particularly chronic endometriosis. The chapters on feelings and emotions and coping have been radically revised to include many of the insights Lorraine and Ros have gained through working in the Association's Endometriosis Clinic. The teenagers' chapter has a section on living with endometriosis based on the stories of five young women with endometriosis.

A chapter for supporting partners, families and friends

A new chapter on how to support sufferers has been written for partners, families and friends to give them guidance about the feelings and needs of women with endometriosis. A feature of the chapter is a section on painful intercourse. 

How to get the most from your GP or gynaecologist

Having a condition like endometriosis, especially chronic or recurrent endometriosis, usually means having to visit GPs and gynaecologists frequently. Unfortunately, our health system has not always been as sympathetic or responsive to women with endometriosis as it might have been. Learning to get the best out of doctors is an important skill that women with endometriosis must learn if they are to successfully manage their condition. The book gives women guidance about choosing their GPs and gynaecologists and what they can reasonably expect from them. It also suggests ways in which women with endometriosis can work with their GPs and gynaecologists to develop a partnership that respects and uses the expertise and experience of all parties and leads to the most effective and appropriate treatment. 

EXPLAINING ENDOMETRIOSIS is now also available as an E-Book at http://www.ebooks.com/ebooks/book_display.asp?IID=292733

See also A potted history of the Endometriosis Association Victoria


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