Endometriosis

A practical and empowering guide to endometriosis, a disease that affects 1 in 10 women. Fully endorsed by endometriosis UK, the UK’s leading charity.

Overcome your symptoms and live a better life.

All the information you need to help you manage endometriosis.

One in ten women suffers with endometriosis. So why is there no definitive cure and why does it take an average of 8 years to diagnose? Endometriosis experts Professor Andrew Horne and Carol Pearson explain what Endometriosis is and provide vital information for women who suffer from the disease. Find out-

- How to get a diagnosis
- What treatment options and care are available to you
- How to overcome your symptoms and live a better life
- The lifestyle changes you can make that could improve your condition

With the voices of countless women at different stages of their journey and advice from a range of specialist healthcare practitioners, Endometriosis provides the information and support to empower anyone with the condition and those close to them.

Author Biography

Andrew Horne (Author)
Andrew Horne (PhD FRCOG) is Professor of Gynaecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Edinburgh’s MRC Centre for Reproductive Health and leads Edinburgh’s EXPPECT Centre for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis. He is an internationally renowned clinical expert and researcher on pelvic pain and endometriosis, and medical advisor to Endometriosis UK and the Pelvic Pain Support Network.

Carol Pearson (Author)
Carol Pearson has been involved with Endometriosis UK for many years, as a trustee, support group leader, advocate and latterly as a patient leader. She delivered a TEDx talk on endometriosis ‘Rewriting Red Riding Hood’ after her career was cut short due to the effects of endometriosis.