Includes index.

The Endo Survival Guide is the patient s essential companion to living with and overcoming endometriosis and pelvic pain: from seeking help and getting an initial diagnosis, to navigating treatment options, and achieving optimal relief and wellness. Written by world-renowned endometriosis excision surgeon and pelvic pain specialist, Dr. Andrew Cook, researcher and patient advocate, Libby Hopton, and dietitian and integrative medicine practitioner, Danielle Cook, this guide covers the following topics and more: Is my pain normal and how do I seek help? What can I do about pain flares? How can I make informed decisions about my own care? How can I end the cycle of ineffective treatment? What should I tell others about my illness? Is there a cure? Are my symptoms caused by endometriosis? What are other causes of pelvic pain? Which treatments are available and how effective are they? Why should I see a specialist and how do I find one? -- How do I best prepare for surgery and recovery? How do I seek support? What lifestyle changes can I make to improve my quality of life? - Back cover.