Endometriosis: Interactive Support & Information

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Abdominal Pain and Dysfunction	Abdominal Symptoms .
About.com	Guide to Thyroid Disease and Thyroid info.
Adenomyosis	Female Alternative Surgery .
Anesthesiology
AutoImmune Disorders	Autoimmunity AARDA American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association
Breast Cancer	An article in WebMD.com regarding the link of stress to Breast Cancer
Candidiasis Syndrome	Chronic Candida Syndrome the result of intestinal Candida proliferation. It has recently sparked much attention as being a cause or a factor in various health problems. Candida is a fungus of the yeast category.
Chronic Pelvic Pain	Information from your family Doctor
Comparison of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS)	Comparing CFM & FMS a guide by immunesupport.com on differences and similarities between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS).
Constipation
Digestive Diseases	Do you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome or symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, or any other digestion related disorder? This web site may help you to gain a better understanding of digestion and it's problems.
Doctor Score
Endometriosis Information
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS)	American Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) Association, Inc - a non-profit organization dedicated to research, education and patient advocacy for fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
Hysterectomy	A hormonal journey on the hysterectomy highway - With the aging of baby boomers and the advancement of medical technology the hysterectomy is no longer considered a surgery of last resort. Endometriosis is one of the leading causes of this life-altering surgery.
Infertility & pelvic Pain	May be caused by scar tissue (adhesions) resulting from certain types of gynecologic surgery.
Interstitial Cystitis	Interstitial cystitis (IC), one of the chronic pelvic pain disorders, is a condition resulting in recurring discomfort or pain in the bladder and the surrounding pelvic region.
Interstitial Cystitis Association	This four-part series will explore many aspects of pain related to IC. Part one of this series looks into the different types of pain; pain management theories in the medical community; and opioid and non-opioid oral medications used to treat IC. Other articles in the series will focus on the physical, psychological and emotional effects of chronic pain; nonpharmacologic treatments for IC pain.
Irritable bowel syndrome (functional bowel)	IBS - Irritable Bowel syndrome HealthAnswers Medical Reference Library - Irritable bowel syndrome (functional bowel); spastic colitis; spastic colon; pylorospasm; functional colitis; functional dyspepsia; intestinal neurosis; irritable colon; nervous indigestion; mucous colitis; laxative colitis. A condition of abnormally increased spontaneous movement (motility) of the small and large intestine, generally exacerbated by emotional stress.
Overlapping Disorders: CFS, FMS, MCS, and GWS	Overlapping Disorders: CFM, FMS, MCS & GWS 10 symptoms they report are all common to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia Syndrome Multiple Chemical Sensitivity & Gulf War Syndrome.
Pelvic Pain	A Gynecologist's second opinion
Subclinical Hypothyroidism	Deciding When to Treat - February 15, 1998 - American Family Physician. SubClinical Hypothyroidism Disorder of the thyroid gland that cause overt hypothyroidism.
Thyroid Disease	Feature: September 8, 1997 from About.com American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Inc.
Related Web Resources
AMA Physician Select, On-Line Doctor...	Find a GREAT doctor just for you or someone you love.
Adhesions	Adhesions. Sometimes you don't even know you have them. Other times they make you feel like your entire pelvis is Crazy Glued together, and to make even the slightest movement would be crippling. But what are they, really? And what can be done about them??
Adhesion Prevention Home Page	A great page about adhesions.
Aphrodite Women's Health	Up-to-date news and research covering menopause, infertility, breast cancer, female sexuality and diet.
The UK Adhesion Society	A National educational non-profit organisation representing men women and children who live each day with a debilitating condition called ARD (Adhesions and their Related Disorders).
The American Pain Foundation	Information, advocacy, support
The American Pain Society
Anne's Endometriosis Homepage	Anne is a good friend and wonderful person.
Atlanta Reproductive Health Centre: Infertility, IVF, Endometriosis Homepage	Dr. Perloe's place where so much is discovered, photographs of endo in different locations and much more!!
Birth Control Awareness
Bladder Endometriosis	Bladder Endometriosis or Interstitial Cystitis? Both are leading causes of chronic pelvic pain; both have similar symptoms. In fact, more than 70% of cases presenting with symptoms of bladder Endometriosis are identical to those of Interstitial Cystitis.(1) So how do you know if you have Endometriosis of the bladder or Interstitial Cystitis?;
www.bombobeach.com	Australian Adhesion Support Group
The Celebrity Cafe	The Celebrity Cafe publishes interviews with exciting and interesting people and much more!
Center for Endometriosis Care	Helpful organization with wonderful doctors.
The Center for Reproductive Health	At CRH we are dedicated to providing the highest quality services in a convenient setting for you.
ChinaRose	ChinaRose's Endometriosis Awareness Homepage.
Chinese Herbal Therapies for Endometriosis	Chinese herbs have been used in formal clinical trials evaluating their effectiveness for the treatment of endometriosis since 1979 in China.
Clear Passage Therapies	Clear Passage Therapies specializes in manual physical therapy for clients with pain or impaired function. We use our hands to apply a very specific, gentle stretch to areas of abnormal tension in and around the body's muscles, organs and connective tissues. Our goals are to eliminate pain and restore normal structure, movement and function.
Crohn's / Colitis Home Page	Very important info on IBS and related illnesses.
Comprehensive health and wellness for mind/body	Total body wellness
Constipation and Colon Cleansing Resource Center	Provides information on constipation and its treatments. Contains over forty articles on constipation and colon cleansing.
Chronic Pain: How to Get Relief
Chronic Pain, CFS, FMS and other Medical Resources
Chronic Pain Survival Site
Disability Awareness
DEPO-PROVERA Birth Control
Doctor Directory	Find the right Doctor.
DOCINFO	Search for Dr.'s, medical organizations, pharmaceutical companies and more.
Dr.'s Guide to the Internet
Dr Cook's	Dr. Cook's Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Information Center
DR K'S(TM) GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES WEB PAGE	This site is dedicated to providing ACCURATE, UP TO DATE information to Medical Professionals & the Lay Public regarding Diseases of the Gastrointestinal tract and Liver, so they may have this available at their fingertips.
EAGO Newsletter	More info about adenomyosis.
Endo Angels	An endometriosis site dedicated to bringing awareness,information and suppport. Endometriosis is a disease which affects over five and a half million women in the U.S. and Canada, along with millions more who suffer all over the world.
EndoKnow	Fill out the form below and receive a personalized Doctor Discussion Guide that you can print out and take to your next gynecology checkup.
endomagazine.com	Endo Magazine is dedicated to informing the general public, and women specifically, about endometriosis. You'll find a collection of personal endometriosis stories submitted by visitors, and also featured articles relating to this debilitating condition..
Endometriosis or Adenomyosis
Endometriosis...Fibromaylagia...OUR Struggle
Endometriosis Information
Endometriosis Information and Links	This wonderful page has everything you want to know about endometriosis!
Endometriosis Institute:	ISTE is a not-for-profit organization fostering research, education, and clinical advances in Endometriosis.
Endometriosis: Innovative Treatments and Access to Clinical Trials	In-depth treatment information and clinical trials for endometriosis. Performs personalized searches to find clinical trials that match your needs.
Endometriosis Pain Treatment	The Endometriosis Pain Treatment web site is dedicated to identifying treatments for and providing information about dealing with the pain associated with endometriosis.
Endometriosis Physicians	Finding a Doctor who really CAN treat Endometriosis.
Endometriosis Research Center	A non-profit organization for you to become active in endo.
Endo Sister's Survival Kit	Endo Sisters News Group.
Endometriosis Treatment by Dr. David Redwine	Welcome to the Endometriosis Treatment Program at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Oregon.
Endometriosis	The Whole Body Therapy.
Exploring Women's Concerns Voices of Women Online	A magnificent site filled with information and resources.
GirlStuff, Ltd.	Created by female webmasters and dedicated to today's girls, tomorrow's young ladies and the future women of our planet. Learn, Shop and Discuss. This is your site... enjoy it.
Griffin Publishing	My publishing company.
Goddess Athina Marie	A few years ago, Athina Marie was diagnosed with a painful disease called endometriosis. This is her story
Healthboard	Find a message board on many health topics.
Health break.com	A Health Break.com - Alternative Medicine.
Health Central
Health Directory	General Health links and articles.
HealthLinkUSA	Healthlink USA - free links to 1000's of health sites, 100's of health topics, featuring treatment, diagnosis, prevention, risk factors, support groups, email lists, personal stories, etc. Updated regularly.
Helena Womans Health	Helena Women's Health, in San Jose California, is dedicated to serving women with especially difficult gynecologic problems who have not been able to find help with ordinary healthcare providers.
Herb Research Foundation	Herbs and Herbal Medicine for Health - LOTS of information for you!
hcgresources.com	Articles and Information of Interest
Hysterectomy FAQ’s – A LOT of information here!
igive.com	What if up to 39% of each purchase you made went to the Endometriosis Association
Images of Indo
INCIID's Endometriosis & PCO Bulletin Board	Dedicated to educating infertile couples about the latest methods to diagnose, treat and prevent infertility and pregnancy loss.
iVillage: The Women's Network , Chats, women,...	A most incredible arena of women's interest.
Jia's Endo Pages	Good informational page about endometriosis.
ADVANCES IN LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY	LAPAROSCOPIC LYSIS OF ADHESIONS .
Laparoscopy.com - Clips- ENDOMETRIOSIS OF THE...	Pictures of endo.
Life Interupted	The disease has altered me in personality, spirit, courage, and motivation. Perhaps it is sharing too much information but if it can help just one person suffer a little less than I did and know they are not alone in this battle then I feel pleased with my work
Understanding LUNA & PSN	Laparoscopic Uterosacral Nerve Ablation and Pre-Sacral Neurectomy involve the laparoscopic transection, ablation or cauterization of the pathways carrying pain signals back to the brain. By interrupting these nerves, many women experience a relief in the pelvic and back pain associated with Endometriosis.
Lupron Endometriosis
Mankoski Pain Scale	A must see for those with pain.
Medical Massage Therapy	Massage therapy has long been heralded as a non-invasive, effective manner through which to treat several disorders
Medscape Today	Medscape from WebMD. Provides clinicians and other healthcare professionals with the most timely source of clinical information that is highly relevant to their patients and practice.
Microscopic Endometriosis	A staggering 35% of laparoscopies done on patients with pelvic pain are considered "negative," giving no indication of any physical cause(s) for pain. If you've had a negative laparoscopy, does that mean you don't have Endometriosis? Not necessarily. You may be one of the many patients who have "microscopic" disease. Negative laparoscopy results do not always mean that patients have no Endometriosis.
Midlife Health Center	Your one stop shop for your journey into midlife.
Medscape	Cool for research.
National Vulvodynia Association (NVA)	Improving Woman's health through education, support and advocacy.
The National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC)	This website and toll-free call center was created to provide FREE, reliable health information for women everywhere. Browse our database for great resources .
National Women's Health Resource Center, Inc. (NWHRC)	Has helped millions of women educate themselves about the health topics that concern them the most. The non-profit organization, dedicated to helping women make informed decisions about their health, encourages women to embrace healthy lifestyles to promote wellness and prevent disease.
Nerve blocks - lower limb	The purpose of this guide is to provide a detailed, step by step description of how to safely and reliably perform nerve blocks for surgery and pain relief on the lower limb, for the non-specialist anaesthetic practitioner.
Nerve blocks - Regional	Regional nerve blocks are important procedures in pain therapy which can be employed rapidly and safely by a skilled practitioner.
NICHD - Publications On-line	Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases, affecting more than 5.5 million women in North America alone. The two most common symptoms of endometriosis are pain and infertility.
Neurosurgical procedures	Morphine pump.
Neurosurgical procedures	Spinal cord stimulator insertion.
Treatment of Nonmalignant Chronic Pain
On Health	Your personal guide to health information.
Other Internet Resources for Women	A guide for the busy woman.
Office of Womens Health	The mission of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Office of Women's Health (OWH) is to serve as a champion for women's health both within and outside the agency.
OXEGENE Study	OXEGENE is a world-wide research study which aims to find genes responsible for causing endometriosis. The study is based at the Nuffield Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology in the University of Oxford.
Pain	Pretty much says it all!
Pain Assessment	Pain Assessment and Management in the New Millenium
Pain Central Home Page
Pain facts	Facts about pain.
Pain Meds	Information about pain meds.
Pain Relief Center	Find relief and information.
Pain.com	A World of Information on pain or search their library.
A World of Information on Pain
Pain Policy & Law
Partners Against Pain®	Be a partner against pain!
PCOSupportT	Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association - A national nonprofit organization operated by women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Pelvic Health	If you are experiencing symptoms such as pain during sexual intercourse or pain during your periods that interferes with your full life, you have arrived at the right place.
Pelvic Pain	Chronic Pelvic Pain Diagnosis and Management.
International Pelvic Pain Society	Founded with a conviction and vision for dramatically improving the quality of life for women around the world. Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain are being misdiagnosed, having unnecessary surgeries, and facing prejudice as "drug seekers" or "mental cases". Many of these women are being told they should seek psychological help, and many live in frustration and hopelessness. Overall, the medical community is not educated to give hope and relief to these women.
PRC Message Center	Post your message or see other's.
Phenomenal Women Of The Web	Resource Network.
RemedyFind.com	A section devoted to Endometriosis on RemedyFind.com
Reuters Health	Archives, drug database, medical news and so much more!!
Ruth's Page	Endometriosis & Dioxin
RxList	The Internet Drug Index - A comprehensive drug index.
Sciatic and Thoracic Endometriosis	As we enter a turning point in healthcare, more physicians are beginning to recognize Endometriosis for the significant issue that it is. Better still, more teens and women with the disease are beginning to advocate for themselves - armed with education and knowledge about Endometriosis, they are becoming partners in their own healthcare and taking an active role in their disease management.
Sleep	Sleeping with pelvic pain
Special Needs Family Fun	Special Needs Family Fun offers family fun and special needs resources to enhance the fun and quality of family life for families with disabilities.
Surgical Procedures	Links to Surgical Procedures
Teen Endo Site	To provide support and information to all teens, who either have endo or want to learn more about this devestating disease
Unofficial Endometriosis Info and Support	This site was put together as part of the continuing efforts of the International campaign to bring awareness to a puzzling disease striking women all over the world: Endometriosis.
The Virtual Anesthesia Textbook	Find out about anesthesia etc.
The Virtual Hospital: Outline of the Virtual Hospital	You can actually get help right now!
WellnessBooks.com	Books on diseases and disorders. A site where my book has been given the reviewers choice award!
What Endo Looks Like - Pictures and Video
A Woman's Health Guide to Typical Symptoms and Meanings
Woman In Pain
Womens Surgery Group	Endometriosis is an enigmatic disease affecting about 7% of reproductive-aged women -Approximately 5 million Americans. Although they may suffer significant symptoms ranging from pelvic pain to infertility, most of these women do not know that they have endometriosis
Women writers	Over 1,000 links to women authors - A site where my book is as well as profiles and writings of many authors and empowered women.
Women's Health and Wellbeing Web Ring	A place for women by women..cool!
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FREE STUFF	Animation Library
Bored.com	Things to do when bored