Unlocking the Mystery of Endometriosis: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing Your Health
Endometriosis is a challenging chronic condition that can cause an array of symptoms extending to severe pain and infertility. Despite its prevalence, it remains shrouded in mystery. A diagnosis can leave you with countless unanswered questions. Many endure the agony of their disease without comprehensive knowledge of its impact, cause, or treatment options.
Endo Smart seeks to change that by providing clear and valuable insights from medical research and personal experiences. This book explores all aspects of the disease, including often-overlooked details and practical ways to cope. It offers clarity and support for those dealing with endometriosis.
Divided into Three Essential Sections:
Understanding Endometriosis: A deep dive into the disease, its symptoms, and its effects. Diagnosing the Condition: A guide to receiving a diagnosis. Treatment & Management Strategies: Practical advice on managing and treating the condition, from surgery and hormone treatments to alternative therapies and treatments.
Written by someone who has battled endometriosis, this book is a heartfelt endeavour to offer education, representation, and solace.
It is an indispensable resource for anyone looking for answers and wanting to turn confusion into empowerment.
All information has been reviewed by Dr Gibbons, an expert in endometriosis research.
By:
Alice Lynch
Imprint: Earth Panacea
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781068322327
ISBN 10: 1068322322
Pages: 536
Publication Date: 28 February 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword Acknowledgments The Beginning Part One Introduction History of Endometriosis My Story What Is Endometriosis? What Is Inflammation? What Are Adhesions? What Are the Types of Endometriosis? What Causes Endometriosis? What Are the Stages of Endometriosis? What Are the Symptoms of Endometriosis What Is a Flare-Up? Bowel Endometriosis Rectovaginal Endometriosis Extragenital Endometriosis Tilted Uterus Frozen Pelvis Adenomyosis Biochemistry of Endometriosis Microbiology The Nervous System Endometriosis Brain Comorbidities Fertility Is Endometriosis Preventable and What Are the Risk Factors? Menopause Endometriosis in Infants, Children, and Adolescents Endometriosis in Biological Males and Transgender Men Part Two How to Get Diagnosed Endometriosis Diagnosis Meeting the Gynaecologist Non-Invasive Diagnostic Procedures Diagnostic Surgery Specialist Endometriosis Centres Why is Early Diagnosis Important? Part Three
Alice Lynch, a London-based author, is excited to launch her debut book, Endo Smart - The Handbook to Unlocking the Mysteries of Endometriosis. Diagnosed with endometriosis at 23, Alice turned her personal experience into a mission to raise awareness. She founded Smart Endo, a platform dedicated to educating, supporting, and empowering individuals affected by endometriosis. Alice holds a university diploma in Nutrition and Health, which, combined with her deep passion for health, wellness, alternative medicine, and science, inspired her to write her first book. Stay connected with Alice on Instagram @smart.endo or visit her website at www.smartendo.co.uk. Dr Tatjana Gibbons holds an MBBS and a BSc in Reproductive Medicine from Imperial College London. She is the one of the lead investigators for the ground-breaking endometriosis DETECT study, a central component of her DPhil programme at the renowned Endometriosis CaRe Centre at the University of Oxford. In 2023, she was selected as a World Endometriosis Society Early Career Ambassador. Dr Gibbons contributes significantly to the field of reproductive medicine as a Cochrane author. She is the co-first author of a pioneering network meta-analysis that ranks all available treatments for endometriosis and leads a scoping review requested for by the WHO and the International Committee for Monitoring Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ICMART) to evaluate global endometriosis policies and delivery systems. She also collaborates with the International Federation of Fertility Societies to map the global availability of endometriosis guidelines for the WHO. Dr Gibbons works with the World Endometriosis Society's working group to review and establish the 2025 world endometriosis research priorities. Additionally, she is part of the society's educational committee, which organises monthly talks by global leaders to share the latest research and clinical advancements in endometriosis.
Reviews for Endo Smart: A Guide to Understanding and Managing Your Health
""Such an important book for anyone with endo, and their peers"" - Dr Tatjana Gibbons
