
Endometriosis
Understand your symptoms, get the right treatment, reclaim your life
Jen Moore(Author)
Green Tree (Publisher)
Published on 19. June 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-3994-2448-6 (ISBN)
Description
'Comprehensive, accessible and incredibly useful' - Naga Munchetty, BBC Radio 5 Live
Have you struggled to get diagnosed, be believed or get the right treatment for endometriosis? This book is for you.
We still don't know what causes endometriosis, and we don't know how to cure it either. What we do know is that it can cause debilitating pain and seriously affect mental health. Endometriosis is not 'just a bad period'; it is a whole-body disease which is as common as asthma or diabetes, affecting 1 in 10 women. Yet it is barely covered in medical school, leaving sufferers repeatedly dismissed when trying to access care.
Backed with up-to-date scientific knowledge and interviews with endometriosis specialists and those affected by the condition, Jen Moore gives you all the tools you need to:
- Understand what endometriosis is (and what it is not)
- Deal with the system and get a diagnosis
- Navigate the ins and outs of surgery
- Cope with physical and mental pain
- Fight for better endometriosis care
This beacon of hope is your go-to guide to endometriosis, getting the care you deserve and finally feeling seen and heard.
Have you struggled to get diagnosed, be believed or get the right treatment for endometriosis? This book is for you.
We still don't know what causes endometriosis, and we don't know how to cure it either. What we do know is that it can cause debilitating pain and seriously affect mental health. Endometriosis is not 'just a bad period'; it is a whole-body disease which is as common as asthma or diabetes, affecting 1 in 10 women. Yet it is barely covered in medical school, leaving sufferers repeatedly dismissed when trying to access care.
Backed with up-to-date scientific knowledge and interviews with endometriosis specialists and those affected by the condition, Jen Moore gives you all the tools you need to:
- Understand what endometriosis is (and what it is not)
- Deal with the system and get a diagnosis
- Navigate the ins and outs of surgery
- Cope with physical and mental pain
- Fight for better endometriosis care
This beacon of hope is your go-to guide to endometriosis, getting the care you deserve and finally feeling seen and heard.
Reviews / Votes
Comprehensive, accessible and incredibly useful -- Naga Munchetty * BBC Radio 5 Live * Everything you need to empower yourself about endometriosis, from how to manage the symptoms, even what to pack in the hospital bag, to managing lifelong symptoms - highly recommend this. * Dr Nighat Arif, author, GP, broadcaster * A refreshing read from lived experiences. This is a useful overview on endometriosis and the challenges it creates. I love that it's inclusive and highlights inequities that exist too. It's a helpful guide everyone needs to read. -- Dr Aziza Sesay, Vice Chair and Creative Director of Black Female Doctors UK Jen is an amazing advocate, campaigner and educator within the community. She always conveys her message and information with empathy, accuracy and relatability. Having people like Jen doing the work she does makes a difference to the lives of so many. -- Gabz Pearson, Co-founder of Menstrual Health Project An essential book that will help all women feel less alone on their endometriosis journey, and help educate and inform those who don't understand what endometriosis is and all its complexities. This book will change so many women's experiences, thank you Jen for writing it. -- Clare Bourne, author of 'Strong Foundations' As a thoracic surgeon who dared to speak out, I'm heartened to see the reality of endometriosis starting to gain the attention it deserves. -- Dr Francesco Di Chiara, thoracic surgeon A must-read for patients, families, and doctors - a perfect blend of personal stories and expert insights. -- Mr Mikey Adamczyk MD MRCOG, endometriosis specialist I'd prescribe this book for all GPs to read - we have been painfully slow and dismissive in the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis for too long. I can see this book changing that and I really hope it does. -- Dr Ellie Cannon, resident 'Mail on Sunday' GP Got endo? You need this book. -- Maisie Hill, author of 'Period Power' A brilliant transparent guide on how to navigate life, relationships and symptoms when it comes to endometriosis. It really offers practical nuggets and I think it will be helpful for those struggling with endometriosis but also for those who have family members, partners or friends with the condition. -- Dr Raj Arora, GP, TV medic and endometriosis sufferer A compassionate, empowering guide for anyone navigating the complex and often invalidating world of endometriosis. * Centre for Endometriosis Care * The book is a one-stop shop for everything about endometriosis ... it offers everything you need to know about the debilitating disease. * The Shields Gazette * Extremely helpful, accurate and committed to patients -- Nancy Petersen, Nancy's NookMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
Black and white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
382 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3994-2448-6 (9781399424486)
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Additional editions

E-Book
06/2025
1st Edition
Green Tree
€16.49
Available for download
Person
Jen Moore is a highly respected educator, speaker and campaigner specialising in endometriosis and adenomyosis. The co-founder of The Endometriosis Action Alliance, she also consults for organisations such as the NHS, sits on the All Party Parliamentary Group for endometriosis, and is committed to overhauling clinical education at medical schools. Through her work she has amplified the voices of thousands of endometriosis sufferers and promoted change at an institutional level. @jen.dometriosis
Content
Introduction
1. What is endometriosis?
2. Dealing with the system - how to get help
3. Understanding endometriosis care and surgery
4. The evil step-sisters - associated conditions
5. Living with endometriosis - the art and the science
6. Not all endometriosis pain is physical
7. Endometriosis doesn't discriminate - why do we?
8. This is not the end
Appendices
References
Resources
Acknowledgements
Index
1. What is endometriosis?
2. Dealing with the system - how to get help
3. Understanding endometriosis care and surgery
4. The evil step-sisters - associated conditions
5. Living with endometriosis - the art and the science
6. Not all endometriosis pain is physical
7. Endometriosis doesn't discriminate - why do we?
8. This is not the end
Appendices
References
Resources
Acknowledgements
Index