Endometriosis - Dian Shepperson Mills

This text offers women practical and safe alternative treatments for endometriosis. Key features include: a description of what endometriosis is; orthodox treatments available; alternative therapies and their effectiveness; and menu suggestions to help put the advice into practice.

Endometriosis is a condition where the lining of the womb grows on organs outside of the uterus. It currently affects one in ten women around the world and is being diagnosed in more and more women in their early teens and 20s. It is predicted that by the year 2002, the numbers of women suffering will have risen to around 200 million. Symptoms vary but may include severe period pain, heavy bleeding or pain during intercourse. The pain can be totally debilitating, affecting a woman's ability to lead a normal, fulfilling life and one third of women with the condition have difficulty conceiving.;This text offers women practical and safe alternatives to orthodox treatment. Key features of this text include: a description of what endometriosis is and how it affects sufferers; an account of orthodox treatments currently available; the alternative therapies and their effectiveness, including relaxation, aromatherapy and nutrition; and menu suggestions and recipes to help put the advice into practice.