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WHAT TO DO WHEN THE DOCTOR SAYS IT'S ENDOMETRIOSIS

What To Do When the Doctor Says It’s Endometriosis is an extraordinarily thorough, easily understood guidebook for nearly six million American women and girls who will develop endometriosis, and their loved ones.

This painful condition involves abnormal endometrial tissue (the uterine lining) growing elsewhere in the abdominal cavity –and even as far away as a woman’s throat. This misplaced tissue creates severe inflammation, causing painful scarring. Presently, there is no cure for endometriosis.

But the book, co-authored by Dr. Lyons and Cheryl Kimball, former director of Chonimed Publishing, offers answers, and hope. Lots of it.

Dr. Lyons, who has been treating women with endometriosis for 25 years, says that communication with your doctor is key.

Readers will learn:

• Why a diagnosis of endometriosis does not always mean infertility.

• The best times to attempt pregnancy.

• The rarity of excisional surgery (which Dr. Lyons performs) to remove the disease below the root, making recurrence less likely.

• The relationship of endo to other immune disorders including allergies, chronic fatigue and more—and the immune system’s role in managing the disease.

• Information on numerous current clinical trials in the US.

• The many guises under which endo may masquerade.

• A medications chart summarizing brand names, symptom relief, side effects and costs.

• Complementary therapies from acupuncture to yoga to aid in pain management.

• Nutritional immune system boosters and foods to avoid to calm symptoms.

• The links between weight, exercise, estrogen and endometriosis.

• Questions to ask when choosing an endometriosis specialist.

• Managed care and how to get the best specialist even if not on your plan.

• Personal stories of several patients who offer insights after successful treatment.

What To Do When the Doctor Says It’s Endometriosis is available at fine bookstores and your favorite online bookseller.

Suggested list price: $11.87

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