Endometriosis: One Woman's Story [Paperback]

Megan Harvey (Author)

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Product Description

Ten percent of menstruating women suffer from endometriosis, the condition causing chronic, agonizing menstrual pain and a host of associated problems. Just as worrying, many of these women are unable to name the condition and therefore cannot get the right treatment.

Endometriosis: One Woman's Story relates Megan Harvey's long struggle, from the confusion of years of unexplained blinding pain to the relief of diagnosis, the grief of infertility and eventual 'cure' - in her case, a complete hysterectomy at the age of 22.

Case studies, treatment advice and a strong underlying theme of emotional support make this book an essential and affirming guide for endometriosis sufferers, their friends and families. The problems Megan endured, emotional as well as physical, make harrowing reading - but her journey back to a 'normal', happy life shows that it is possible to be an endometriosis survivor.

About the Author

Megan Harvey was born in Taihape, New Zealand, in 1972. As a child she moved around New Zealand and the world a lot with her parents as her father had a career in the army. After attending Christchurch Girls' High School Megan went on to gain a Master of Arts in psychology from the University of Canterbury. She is currently working on a PhD in family psychology at the University of Canterbury.

Megan plans a career as a tertiary lecturer and researcher. She likes to read and walk and got to movies. She is single and loving it.

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: Shoal Bay Press (December 12, 1997)
• ISBN-10: 0908704437
• ISBN-13: 978-0908704439
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
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• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #4,094,121 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)