Endometriosis The Complete Reference for

In this complete reference, bestselling health authors present must-have information for managing endometriosis.

Mary Lou Ballweg is the founder, president, and executive director of the Endometriosis Association and was the lead author on its two previous books on the subject. The Endometriosis Association was founded 23 years ago and now has groups and members worldwide.

Foreword

xiii

Deborah A. Metzger, M.D., Ph.D.

Foreword

xv

Russell Jaffe, M.D., Ph.D., C.C.N.

Preface

xix

Mary Lou Ballweg

Acknowledgments

xxv

Disclaimer

xxvii

Introduction: What Is Endometriosis?

1

(8)

Mary Lou Ballweg

PART 1 TREATMENTS: A BROADENING SMORGASBORD OF OPTIONS

1 Endo: What a Pain It Is!

9

(20)

New Perspectives on Endo Pain

9

(16)

P. Fay Campbell, M.S.Ed.

An End to Painful Periods: One Woman's Success Story

25

(4)

Jennifer Hochgesang

2 What You Need to Know About Treating Endometriosis Medically

29

(22)

Medical Treatments for Endometriosis: Old Standbys and New Options

29

(18)

David L. Olive, M.D.

More than You Bargained For: Do You Know What's in Your Meds?

47

(4)

Brenda W. Quinn

3 Surgery and Endometriosis: Expanding Horizons

51

(30)

Endo Surgery ... or Not?

51

(3)

Ellen Agger

Who's Watching over Your Surgeon's Shoulder? Surgical Regulation Is Surprisingly Lax

54

(17)

Linda Duczman and Mary Lou Ballweg

Safer Trocars

71

(1)

Mary Lou Ballweg

One Woman's Story of Success with Hysterectomy

72

(4)

Marielle Saint-Louis

PVC and Me: Not Just Another Surgery

76

(5)

Kim Collier

4 Immunotherapy: The Newest Treatment for Endometriosis

81

(26)

Mary Lou Ballweg

5 What You Eat Affects Your Endo

107

(26)

Nutrition and Endometriosis

107

(22)

Nancy Edwards Merrill

Insulin and Endometriosis

129

(2)

Lynn Castradale

A Positive Outcome for Me, at Last

131

(2)

Kelly Dobert

6 Endometriosis and Infertility

133

(24)

Options when Endo Makes It Hard to Get Pregnant

133

(13)

Elizabeth Dougherty

Three Stories of Endometriosis and Infertility

146

(11)

Judy, Marg Fundarek, and Lori Price

PART 2 VITAL NEW INFORMATION ON ENDOMETRIOSIS

7 The Immune System: Part and Parcel of Endo

157

(22)

Understanding the Immune System's Role in Endometriosis

157

(18)

Grace I. Migaki, M.D./Ph.D. Candidate

The Problems with Perfume

175

(4)

Lyse M. Tremblay

8 Endometriosis and Cancer: What Is the Connection?

179

(62)

Linda Duczman and Mary Lou Ballweg

9 Helping Teens with Endo: Background for Parents, Doctors, and Friends

241

(18)

Teen Endo: An Overview

241

(2)

Mary Lou Ballweg

Teens: The Overlooked Endo Patients

243

(4)

Ann Beckmann

"My Worst Fears Are Confirmed: My Young Daughter Has Endo"

247

(2)

Suzanne Rohrer

Suggestions from the Parents of a Teen with Endo

249

(3)

Lori and Steve Schott

When Endo Is a Family Affair

252

(2)

P. Fay Campbell, M.S.Ed.

Tips for Parents

254

(3)

Mary Lou Ballweg and Grace Janik, M.D.

Humor: Appointment with the Gynaecologist

257

(2)

10 We Are Strong! A Chapter Especially for Teens and Young Women

259

(16)

Getting Even with Endo

259

(2)

Lauren Gottschalk

Trying to Do Two Things at Once: Coping with Endo and School

261

(4)

Crystal Grotberg

Fight for Your Right to Eat Right!

265

(4)

Brenda W. Quinn

Teen to Teen: Tips from a Young Woman with Endo

269

(2)

Cindy Rice

Big Sister/Mentor Program: Providing Friendship and Support

271

(4)

Christel B. Wendelberger

11 Menopause and Endometriosis

275

(30)

Ellen Agger

12 Preventing Endometriosis: It May Be Possible!

305

(38)

Mary Lou Ballweg

PART 5 RESEARCH LEADS THE ENDO MOVEMENT IN NEW DIRECTIONS

13 Research Reveals Disease Is Starting Younger, Diagnosis Is Delayed

343

(18)

Mary Lou Ballweg

14 Endometriosis Goes Public

361

(20)

Why Endometriosis Is an Environmental Issue

361

(14)

Lynn Castradale

Endometriosis Walk for Awareness: Our Movement Goes Public

375

(2)

Mary Lou Ballweg

"As I Marched, I Could Hear Voices"

377

(4)

Maria Herth Schulz, R.N.

Appendix: "Joe with Endo"

381

(26)

Glossary

407

(14)

Resources

421

(20)

References

441

(38)

Contributors

479

(4)

Index

483

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Endometriosis The Complete Reference for Taking Charge of Your Health

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Mary Lou Ballweg is the founder, president, and executive director of the Endometriosis Association and was the lead author on its two previous books on the subject. The Endometriosis Association was founded 23 years ago and now has groups and members worldwide.

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Endometriosis The Complete Reference for Taking Charge of Your Health

Summary

Author Biography

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials

Mary Lou Ballweg is the founder, president, and executive director of the Endometriosis Association and was the lead author on its two previous books on the subject. The Endometriosis Association was founded 23 years ago and now has groups and members worldwide.

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