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Private Parts; How To Really Live With Endometriosis
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What the internet can tell you about endometriosis:
Endometriosis is a chronic and incurable condition that affects 1 in 10 women with approximately 1.6 million sufferers in the UK alone, but only 20% of the general public have heard of it. It takes an average of seven and a half years to get a diagnosis in the UK and affects sufferers' capacity to work, their fertility and ...more
Endometriosis is a chronic and incurable condition that affects 1 in 10 women with approximately 1.6 million sufferers in the UK alone, but only 20% of the general public have heard of it. It takes an average of seven and a half years to get a diagnosis in the UK and affects sufferers' capacity to work, their fertility and ...more
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Hardcover, first edition, 272 pages
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July 25th 2019
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5 stars
Utterly fantastic. This book was like reading all my thoughts and problems with endometriosis, from finding doctors that believe you down to the smallest moments you spend alone at 2am fighting the pain (which I am ironically doing now).
I have had endometriosis for 15 years and I really wish this book had been around when I was 16. It has everything that I wish I knew then and still has many aspects that comfort and educate me now.
Eleanor Thom is a fantastic writer and not only does she d ...more
Utterly fantastic. This book was like reading all my thoughts and problems with endometriosis, from finding doctors that believe you down to the smallest moments you spend alone at 2am fighting the pain (which I am ironically doing now).
I have had endometriosis for 15 years and I really wish this book had been around when I was 16. It has everything that I wish I knew then and still has many aspects that comfort and educate me now.
Eleanor Thom is a fantastic writer and not only does she d ...more
What a great read! As a non-sufferer, it was hugely helpful to learn about the lived experience of many of my friends. This book will help me be better friend and a better advocate for my patients.
So, this isn’t my usual read but as part of an local endometriosis Facebook support group and seeing this book, I decided to buy it and review. I don’t normally share personal information within my reviews but feel it’s important on this occasion.
From a young age I’ve struggled with issues and for a variety of issues, both physical and mental, guess I downplayed them. But after the longest time, started fighting for myself at the end of 2018. After seeing one of the most helpful (women’s health ...more
From a young age I’ve struggled with issues and for a variety of issues, both physical and mental, guess I downplayed them. But after the longest time, started fighting for myself at the end of 2018. After seeing one of the most helpful (women’s health ...more
If you've ever been curious about what endometriosis is like, if someone you love has just gotten (or revealed) that diagnosis, or if you've just gotten a diagnosis of it yourself, this book will be fantastically helpful - a mix of honest memoir, humor, and a whole bunch of carefully organized information about the diagnosis, treatment, and lifelong coping process.
Because I got my own diagnosis a year and a half ago, I ended up just skim-reading the information in the first 2/3 of the book - it ...more
Because I got my own diagnosis a year and a half ago, I ended up just skim-reading the information in the first 2/3 of the book - it ...more
An interesting insight into endometriosis and how it affects the body, this book dives into the subject material with a mixture of autobiography, interview, medical data, and anecdotes. It provides a sweeping view of the disease- but there’s still bits missing from it. I found it a little repetitive in parts as well, and just kind of wished it went a little more into other bits and bobs.
However, it’s also very daunting for someone newly diagnosed to read this book. There’s so much here that doe ...more
However, it’s also very daunting for someone newly diagnosed to read this book. There’s so much here that doe ...more
Didn't love or hate it. I think it's important to remember that just as endo is individual to everyone, so is everyone's way of dealing with it. I like a lot that she talked about in terms of managing endo on a personal level. For example, she talked about how to dress for endo, which is something that is absolutely affected but not always talked about. And I loved all the tidbits focusing on self care. But I was surprised by a lot of her more medical advice. I am kind of skeptical of her "speci
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So, this isn’t my usual read but as part of a local endometriosis Facebook support group and seeing this book, I decided to buy it and review. I don’t normally share personal information within my reviews but feel it’s important on this occasion.
From a young age I’ve struggled with issues and for a variety of issues, both physical and mental, guess I downplayed them. But after the longest time, I started fighting for myself at the end of 2018. After seeing one of the most helpful (women’s healt ...more
From a young age I’ve struggled with issues and for a variety of issues, both physical and mental, guess I downplayed them. But after the longest time, I started fighting for myself at the end of 2018. After seeing one of the most helpful (women’s healt ...more
This book is a must-read for endometriosis sufferers. Written by a woman with endometriosis rather than a male academic or medico, it provides a lot of relatable 'OMG yes!' moments and doesn't hold back with the unpretty stuff. It is part memoir, part self-help - and admittedly, I preferred the memoir sections as I feel attacked by most endo self-help. However, as far as 'self-help' goes, it is one of the better, and more honest, ones. Thom fearlessly lambastes the androcentric medical establish
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I borrowed the wrong book from our local library. I assumed it was on the condition I am suffering from and borrowed it.
The writer wrote the book well and I could relate as a chronic diseases patient. Hence, I decided to finish the book for some additional knowledge even though it was not relevant to me. Halfway through, I was thinking it was a 'pity' the writer has a different condition as we would benefit a lot of someones could illustrate our situation so well. That's not a nice thought and I ...more
The writer wrote the book well and I could relate as a chronic diseases patient. Hence, I decided to finish the book for some additional knowledge even though it was not relevant to me. Halfway through, I was thinking it was a 'pity' the writer has a different condition as we would benefit a lot of someones could illustrate our situation so well. That's not a nice thought and I ...more
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I pretty much never give 5* reviews for books but this gets one. Anyone who suffers from endometriosis, is suspected of having it or loves someone who has it should immediately buy this book and read it cover to cover. It was so empowering to read the account of someone who’s not only been through what I’ve experienced, but who is knowledgeable about the subject and speaks with such humour and tenderness. A MUST READ. Every doctor should have one.
This book is essential for anyone living with Endometriosis- you will laugh and cry at the authors honest accounts featured in the book. I would also recommend that this book be read by the family or friends of a loved one with Endometriosis. This book articulated the struggles of the illness and will provide you with an insight into what it means to have Endometriosis, both mentally and physically.
So much of what’s written in this book resonated with me. I’ve read numerous books about endometriosis but the combination of information, personal stories and dark humour makes ‘Private Parts’ stand out. I highly recommend this book for anyone struggling with endometriosis and importantly for their family and friends.
Quite simply put, this book has come into my life just when I needed it. If you’re dealing with pelvic pain, endometriosis or anything close, you need this book. Brilliantly optimistic and realistic all at once. Just the thing.
I enjoyed the insight into endometriosis being the first book on the subject that I've read.
I liked how the author put diary entries from different stages of her life into the book.
I really enjoyed the interviews at the end of the book as well. ...more
I liked how the author put diary entries from different stages of her life into the book.
I really enjoyed the interviews at the end of the book as well. ...more
Such a valuable guide!
Extremely relatable, in fact freakishly so at times. Worth a read for anyone interested/ would like to know more about endometriosis.
May 19, 2021
Brooke
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A wealth of information from someone who lives with endo that I found both helpful and informative.
Fantastic for those with Endo or for those who want to understand it better.
Being so far in my endo journey I learnt a lot of this myself. There was some new information I learnt which came at the right time for me given my condition.
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