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Endometriosis: A Personal Experience
Publication type:
Poetry / Prose
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 chodarr0616.pdf | 123.32 KB |
Agency:
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Series:
Estrogen Sensitive Conditions
Date:
1985-06
Pages:
7
Collections:
Summary:
A personal essay detailing one woman's experience with endometriosis, conventional medical treatment, and alternative and complementary therapies for endometriosis and its symptoms. She discusses her experiences with acupuncture, massage, an herbalist, and her attempts to control pain and discomfort due to extended menstrual periods through nutritional changes and exercise.
Keywords:
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC); women and health; women's health; endometriosis; herbal; alternative therapy; complementary therapy; medical services; menstruation