Best books about endometriosis according to redditors

Your pain is your pain and no one can tell you that your aren't warranted of answers. my partner (GF19) has been dealing with endo since she was 16. She was very fortunate in being able to have it diagnosed early. I encourage you getting a book called "Beating Endo" on amazon. I just purchased it with the advice of some individuals on here and it goes into an explanation of why it is so difficult for people to just accept that you have it,especially at an early age.

It isn't the easiest to test, it isn't the easiest to see the symptoms, most times the symptoms can be side effects of other issues from the pain, bloating, bleeding, lack of energy. Most medical professions know it is a thing yes but it is generally glazed over in medical school because of what I had just mentioned. The only piece of advice I can really give you, as a man who just got into this world for a loved one, is barring the results of your test if you are not happy with the answer look for an individual that is specialized in diagnosing Endometriosis or other sister condition.

You cannot have other people push their thoughts on you. Waking up every day keeled over in pain, being terrified at the thought of never knowing if you will be able to move because of how debilitating a period will be, and whatever other conditions you may have are not what healthy people face. You deserve an answer and I am sorry it hasn't been as easy as it should be but keep searching until you are given an answer. Good Luck

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Here is a link to the above book: This is what really helped me understand Endometriosis!

Have you considered a support group for men dealing with their partners having Endo?

I got diagnosed at 22, I'm now 24 with intermediate endometriosis and adenomyosis considering a hysterectomy.

I came out of a relationship with an unsupportive partner last year. He went with me to laparoscopy, he saw my diagnosis but 3 months later he was convinced I was "faking." He would force me to have sex even when my belly was bloated up and I was bleeding. He kept insisting that my disease wasn't real.

What tore us apart was that he did not believe me. He got frustrated because he thought I would use it as an excuse when that wasn't the case at all. He would stress me out more and that exacerbated my condition. The key is to place no undue stress on your partner and to anticipate her needs and be as much of a caretaker as needed when needed.

I am now with a wonderful man who is supportive in everyday. Some thing he has done to make me feel supported.

1. He never expects sex and when it does happen for us he is very intent on making me happy first so I'm ready and comfortable (like helps or if normal sex isn't possible lots of oral)
   
   
2. Medical marijuana. I'm not sure where you live but it has changed my life. I was at a 8 out 10 pain every single day from my endometriosis and adenomyosis. Now my pain levels are at a 4-5 depending on the day. Women with endometriosis tend to have bad depression and anxiety because of the amount of pain their in, it helps calm me and take my pain away without even using it everyday. I use it 3-4 times a week. If you are in a less progressive place order her some hemhsvision CBD oil, it's one of the only things that helps me.
   
3. Realize this is not about you and do not take it personally. She's sick and she needs help.
   
4. don't forget the little things. Go on amazon and get her a repeatable microwavable hot pack if she doesn't own one and get her stuff for a castor oil kit if she doesn't have one.
   
5. Look at treatment options and educate yourself. Also if you're being inconsiderate it's probably because you're tired and stressed trying to handle it. Self care, know your boundaries, and if you can't be a good boyfriend you need to take a break.
   
   Just know that endometriosis is no joke. Think about your bladder and where it is. Now think about your genitals. Now think about if someone has taken a battering ram and that whole part of you felt bruised while simultaneously blisters were exploding on your insides. Try reading this book by Dr. Cook- It has helped me immensely understand my own condition and my boyfriend has flipped through it now and again for reference.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Endometriosis-Pelvic-Pain-Doctor/dp/0984953574
   
   Good luck, my thoughts are with you. This is tough stuff but there are lots of couples dealing with it! The bottom line is be nurturing, anticipate her needs, and let her know when your out and about that you are considering her pain levels and she is by no means obligated to be out if she feels ill. Let her know you're putting her health first and if anything goes down and she starts to cramp up you can take her straight home to rest no problem. That always makes me feel better when I'm out with my partner. He knows if I say I'm tired it's code for "I feel like shit and I may faint if I don't lay down." He will then deviate from our plan if needed but most of time I just need some CBD and a little ibuprofen and the pain will dissipate.
   
   I'm sorry for your pain and I'm sorry for hers. From one endo sister to another.

This book is a must-read in my opinion. It’s all the things we should have learned about our cycle but were never taught. It’ll teach you how to read your body to know when you are and aren’t fertile. The chapter on hormonal birth control and all of its deleterious effects is eye-opening and maddening. I’d use only non-hormonal methods of birth control.

Thanks! I think I'll buy her a book on endometriosis so we can look into that more. This one looks promising: http://www.amazon.com/Stop-Endometriosis-Pelvic-Pain-Doctor/dp/0984953574/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1373646889&sr=1-1

Slowly. I just bought an excellent book by a blogger I’ve been following for years. She is certified in hormone health and the science in this book really makes sense. I just started following some of the protocols so I can’t say if it’s working yet or not

The Happy Hormone Guide: A... https://www.amazon.com/dp/1944515836?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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Research anti-inflammatory diet. It’s most likely the celiac diet as well. It’s recommended to anyone with an auto immune disorder (endo, celiac, ect). Basically it’s no gluten, dairy, sugar, and treat your body with healthy clean foods like chicken and fish and veggies. Not really rocket science it’s just good clean eating.

Endometriosis: A Key to Healing Through Nutrition https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C0U6Y6W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_K7csDbB6G64RE

This a great book along with a few others on amazon. I think it’s great that you are investigating this because how you eat has a HUGEEEE effect on how you feel and function, endometriosis or not. This is spoken from the girl who has endo, realized she was eating like shit, stopped eating like shit to lose weight and then my endo symptoms greatly reduced as a side effect. I also converted my bf who lived on Wendy’s when I met him to meal prepping and cleaner eating and he says he feels the best he has ever felt (he’s turning 40 in sept).

If I could make one recommendation it’s water. Your main drink needs to be water. And a lot of it. One of the biggest changes I made was giving up the “large French vanilla ice coffee extra cream and sugar” that I got every day in the way to work. Good lord I was starting the day hammering my system with all that sugar and every once and while I’ll pick one up and feel like utter shit after having it. You will start to feel better almost immediately if you make your primary drink the good ol H2O!!