Uterine-Diseases Books

i really enjoy reading this book because it help me understand fibroids and know more about them.

I brought this item as a gift for someone who was dealing with fibroids. Prior to ordering the book on line, I had the pleasure to review the book as well. It is an excellent and informative book, which is well written. I recommend this book for any women who is dealing with fibroids.

Thank you.

the best book on the market for women of color who suffer from fibroids.when i was thinking of surgery monique's book helped me make the final choice.I am so glad I bought it.I will recommend it to all those who are going through the same thing.

I found Monique Brown's book more informative than any I read of its kind. So much so, I recommended it to a number of women and even purchased it as a gift for some of my friends.
Many of them wished they would have known about the book prior to undergoing a hysterectomy or a myomectomy.

I found the case studies inspiring and the resources quite helpful for my research. The diagrams were awesome as they helped me to picture what fibroids actually look like in and on the uterus. Furthermore, the natural healing information has been extremely helpful in providing alternatives to surgery. Overall, I especially liked that it was an easy warm read and not cold and clinical.

First, let me say that, "It's A Sistah Thing," by Monique R. Brown, is one well written and well researched book on fibroids. Ms. Brown's credits include: senior editor of Black Enterprise Magazine, an adjunct professor at Long Island University, and President and Founder of Professional Women of Color.

The author, Monique Brown, had fibroids and has herself faced the horrible specter of hysterectomy. She was one of the lucky ones and got a myomectomy. She reports that her myomectomy improved her sex life.

The main thrust of the book is to advance alternative approaches to fibroids; however, she does take the op to sound many important alarms. She is delicately raising the hysterectomy/race connection. She notes UAE is new with few studies done and then adds Dr. Scott Goodwin's remark, pg. 203, "If you embolize and block the blood supply to the nerves going into the uterus, those nerves may very well be damaged. And if you were feeling something in your uterus that was pleasurable, you may no longer feel that after embolization."

And Monique is pretty straightforward about hysterectomy and sex. On page 204 she quotes Herbert A. Goldfarb as saying that 40% of women indicate a reduced sexual response after a hysterectomy and then goes on to briefly explain why. But what made me buy the book?

One short sentence found on pg. 201, "There's also a theory that the vagus nerve, a nerve that shoots from the cervix to the brain stem, is a pathway for orgasmic sensations." Readers, that is not common knowledge. Ms. Brown has done her homework.
Let her share what she has learned with you!

This book is wonderful. It has alot of issues on Health and how to
try to be healthy.

I was resigned to what my doctor told me was the only alternative-surgery. This book gave me hope and totally changed the coarse of my life. I learned not only about my fibroid condition, but about nutrition and a healthy lifestyle generally. It brought me to yoga, which I'm now absolutely hooked on. It turned my fibroid misery into a kind a blessing in disguise. I wish I had read this book years ago, but, better late than never. One year after deciding not to have surgery because of reading this book, the fibroid is still there, but I'm starting to reread Warshowsky's book to get reinspired for the year ahead, and rededicate myself to the ideas inside.

I'm learning a lot with this book. There are some good advices for all the women in general not only for the one's with fibroids
problems.

It's a wonderful compilation of information about the female body and fibroids in specific. It's also a great inspiration for getting healthier and finding alternative ways to deal with fibroids yourself and with your physician.

Excelent book. I was looking for a book about fibroids after 6 doctors recommend surgery (Hysterectomy), and I was glad I found this book. It explain more about our bodys and what increases our chances with fibroids than any other reference material I came across so far. I was almost given up, but I decide to keep fight and changed some important things (like food and relaxation). I have an herb garden now. A must have for anyone who have to face the problem of fibroids.

I enjoyed reading this edition of this book. As a pathologist in practice, I occasionally buy new editions of books as a review. Much better than going to a meeting for CME. The material in this book is particularily "real world" and directly applicable to everyday practice. Highly recommended also to new pathologist or those in training.

I have bought this book at the begining of my pathology residency. Decision proved to be wise. It is concisely writen, language is plain and easy to understand. Photomicrographs are clear, subtitles are informative. But of course this book alone shall not make you master of the craft. The real value is shown, when using the book as the companion to daily practice. For novice path residents, combined with sound knowledge of general pathology it should make "pimping behind the scope" bearable.

An excellent and concise review of the common endometrial biopsy. Simply a must-have for pathology residents!

This is a concise and easy-to-understand overview of the topic. Unlike a lot of textbooks, this one can be read cover-to-cover without too much effort. Once you've read it, you're equipped to handle endometrial currettage specimens in your daily pathology practice. The only down-side is that many of the pictures are in black-and-white. But there are color photos as well. Overall, this is a wonderful book!

I ordered this book when I needed to master the diagnostic criteria for a wide ranger of endometrial pathology commonly seen in biopsies. I was amazed by how easy a read it is, as well as how informative and useful the book has been. A little pricey, but definitely worth purchasing.

I wrote this handbook to be as a practical guide for residents/fellows/ students and other clinicians in taking care gyn onc patients. Gyn onc patients are unique in the sense that they are surgical patients but usually with many medical problems (HTN, DM, COPD,etc). Thus, this handbook was written more like a combination of the surgery handbook + the Washington manual. my residents and fellows at UT Southwestern/Parkland and UTMB especially found the complication management section to be helpful in taking care their sick patients in the middle of the night. The chemo section is as update it as the GOG manual. I kept the book small enough to be pocket size, thus, easier to carry around.

This books is written for clinicians like you. thus, any feedback from you will be appreciated and incorporated to the next edition. thanks...

This handbook is concise, yet packed with the kind of information you need at the bedside, on rounds, or in preparation for the OR. Several of the sections have clear tables which make quick reference possible. And the procedures section provide clear step by step instructions for most all cases.

There is great, easy to access information in this pocketbook not only on the subject of Gyn Onc, but also on the medical management of patients, which is so important in the practice of Gyn. Oncology. The medical management section is broken down by systems (e.g., neuro, pulmonary, etc.).

Handbook of Gyn Oncology is a beneficial pocketbook not only for students/residents on a Gyn Onc rotation, but also for students and residents on other medical or surgical rotations (I've used it both on Dr. Santoso's rotation and in other months). Whether you need to know what the risks for HIV or hepatitis transmission during hemotransfusion or how/when to dose heparin or fresh frozen plasma, it's in this book. This pocketbook also contains descriptions of commonly performed surgical procedures in gynecologic oncology, as well as sections on chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Dr. Santoso is considered one of the finest clinical educators at The University of Tennessee, and his book is concise, thorough, and highly recommended.

I received the diagnosis, purchased and read this book all within 2 days. After reading it I was very well informed and was able to make some decisions about my treatment. I would recommend this to any woman who is diagnosed with fibroids. I hope this is the FIRST book you read!

This book is a must for any women with fibroids. It explains the various treatment options, the risks associated with the various treatments and things to consider when deciding which treatment is right for you. It also goes it great detail what fibroids are, what risks are associated with fibroids and things a women with fibroids needs to consider as well as things you should ask your doctor about your fibroids.

You've just been told you have fibroids, whether it be a visit to the ER or to your ob/gyn doc, and your tests reveal fibroids, you've never heard of it and you're freaking...don't freak, read! This book gives you an in depth view from A to Z about being diagnosed, to monitoring your symptoms, to exploring all your options, which by the way, not everyone who has fibroids will have to have surgery...this is a personal journey of the first year from a woman who went through it...although she did end up having surgery, not all women do! I highly recommend also reading Healing Fibroids: A Doctor's Guide to a Natural Cure...these two books help you to take control over what you can, from eating, exercising and herbal teas, to surgery options(which having a hysterectomy is the LAST option, not first) and inform you of important information during a scary and stressful situation...

This book is from a patient's point of view and covers options from "ignore it" to "remove your plumbing" and everything in between. I've done quite a lot of research and this book did such a good job in considering what I am looking for in my life (planning on kids/no kids) as well as what I might be feeling about this very personal issue. I highly recommend it.

It's a great book with valuable health information for anyone interesting in losing tons of weight or just want to eat healthy. The medicinal section is great because I can continue to eat with minor changes. I give it 5-star because Clinique Science Weight Loss focuses on health and wellnes.

This book sent my husband and me into a state of panic. The author would have you believe that a diagnosis of fibroids is something that alters the course of the rest of your life, and that every diagnostic test and therapeutic procedure is incredibly painful and invasive. That may be the case for some women, but not for all. We turned to this book after I was diagnosed with fibroids and, rather than giving us the information we needed to make educated decisions, it made us fearful of each step in the process. As it turned out, my fibroid (singular, something the book would have you believe never occurs)was removed surgically and I was back to work within 3 weeks, and my life has gone on quite happily. For women who don't know what to do when diagnosed with fibroids, I would recommend getting information from your doctor -- not this book!

Excellent book. Supplies detailed medical information and also prepares you for what you may feel emotionally at different stages.

I finally found this book! This author was a fibroid victim and it makes a big difference because a book published by a doctor is hard to understand and the reports they write are in medical languages. Questions that I've asked myself many months ago, were answered by the author. It is easy to read and understand. This book is a real eye-opener for me, especially when I am going through this the 3rd time. You don't know how much of a relieve it was when I found this book. Unfortunately our bookstore in Chicago do not have alot of books relating to fibroids or such. To end this review, definitely worth buying and is a good source of reference.

This book was one of the most helpful I've found in my years of dealing with my fibroids. Johanna Skilling also wrote a similar book in the First Year series, also excellent. I found the information was well-researched, based on my own years of scouring the internet and libraries for clues to this under-researched health issue. While fibroids aren't a huge problem for some women, for others their lives ARE permanently altered. This book presents the best information available to date, in a manner that is easily accessible to the lay person. I especially like that the author has herself gone through the process of choosing the best treatment option for her own case of fibroids. I came to the same conclusion that she did, and chose the same option for treatment. It was helpful to read someone else's decision-making process.

This is a great book to calm you down when you first get the scary news. It explains it all very well. Then pick up Allan Warshowsky's (I think that's how it's spelled)"Guide to a Natural Cure." Both are excellent. My symptoms are going away and the last time I saw my doctor she said they had not grown any more.

I am a 35-year-old African American female and have suffered from fibroids for over 7 years. Almost everyone in my family does to some degree. Various quacks have prescribed painkiller after painkiller. Then finally I had a surgery and conceived, but lost our child at 18 weeks. A year later, a fibroid was back with an ovarian cyst. I did not want more surgery, so during the holiday I order this book and started the plan. During my recent ultrasound, examine less than 3 weeks later the small fibroid was gone and the cyst partial collapsed (part fluid it was solid) and shrunk. I feel great and whole for the first time in a long time. Thank you for having the courage to show us a different way. The book was balanced with options and I will recommend it to all I know.

This book was a true eye-opener for me! I recommend this book to everyone I know who has Endo. I have used it's wisdom enthusiastically, and with fabulous results.

As an effect of this book, I turned to yoga. I changed my diet. I did alot of things differently. And let me tell you ladies, if you experience pain are you're sick of taking those pills, then get this book and read it every night. Make it your tummy bible!
I went from periods that were horrible: endless aching and pain, cold sweats, dizziness, diarrhea, shakes, even vomiting! (and 4+ pain killers, hot water bottles, and teas) to periods that were virtually PAINLESS. Lifestyle changes and diet, it really helped me out. Now I can work like everyone else and I don't need a single pain killer. Not one. Today I had my period and went to play raquetball. WOW!

What is most heartening about this book is just how it makes you fell informed about yourself. We all grow up feeling kind of helpless about the mysterious female pain of menstruation, waving helplessly at our family or partners over the years. it doesn't need to be like that!
It takes time too: my changes didn't occur overnight, but within half a year my periods were bearable enough I made it through without pills. A year later the pain was all gone. So there ya have it!

Here's a tip: NO BEEF! Well, try to get the red meats out of your diet. Especially not within ten days of your period. You'll see.... ;)

I have to admit, I've done a thorough skimming of the book rather than a complete read. But she knows her stuff and has some really helpful lists and suggestions. As a heavy bleeder and someone who was diagnosed with small fibroids (6-week uterus), I'm really anemic (10.2) and have started eating foods from the "good" lists (which, incidentally, coincide with the detoxification/cleansing diet my nutritionist gave me). There are quite a few de-stressing and exercise suggestions, and I just haven't been able to find that kind of advice anywhere else. If you can't do it all, there are lots of things to pick and choose from that are likely to help.

This book is a MUST have for any woman suffering from fibroids. After two surgeries i knew i had to take matters into my own hands. I read this book changed my diet, started used herbs, and exercise and my symptoms have disappeared. i tell anyone i know to tell anyone they know with fibroids to read this book. I agree with chigacojess that western medicine can do but so much. My doctor was insisiting that i have a hysterectomy. I'm 31 . NO WAY! Now he looks at me in amazement. I am no longer anemic, my fibroids have decreased in size and he can't explain it.Thanks Dr. susan Lark. She saved my uterus, and i am forever grateful.

I am 26 and was recently diagnosed with fibroids. This book offered helpful information that calmed my initial fears. The dietary guidance should be considered by all women. I especially enjoyed the recipes and exercise information.

The illustrations are what really make this book. Dr. Stringer (may he rest in peace) gives a tremendous amount of useful information. Unfortunately, he fails to give citations to support his statements - and makes do with a bibliography at the end of the book (who can tell what supports which without reading ALL of the sources in their entirety & if you're going to do that, why bother to read the book?). He does clearly (honestly) state that some things are based on observations in his own practice or just his personal opinion - but it's frequently hard for me to sort out what's science and what's personal opinion/experience. For instance, he has a strong opinion on birth control pills and fibroids, which appears to be contrary to much of the science -- so I wish he'd referenced that better. Feeling that he could have been dead wrong on one point, makes other information in the book suspect in my mind.

The Stringer book has a nice respectful attitude toward the patient-reader; it comes off as an honest effort to educate patients, help them deal with fibroids and make treatment decisions; it makes some good explanations; and by far best of all it has those FANTASTIC illustrations. These illustrations made fibroids really come into focus in my head. So, I take the Stringer text with a serious shake of salt - since I know some of it is opinion rather than fact & I often can't tell which is which - and I LOVE THE ILLUSTRATIONS. My opinion: well worth the price for the illustrations alone.

What I reviewed was the great reviews each person has given this book. Each had been given the choice of having a hysterectomy, but found other alternatives. For those that have reviewed this book, does it tell you what you should do if the doctor says surgery is not an option, unless you're having extreme pain and heavy menstration (to where your going through a pad an hour). I having discomfort, but nothing serious.

Five years ago I had a myomectomy that found 2 grapefruit sized and 13 golf ball sized fibroids. I've begun to have problems again and have since found have 5 new ones...great.!This book gave terrific and real-life examples of what to expect. The only thing that wasn't clearly articulated is how many times can the procedures described be administered. My doctor says, "he only goes in once"?

I'd love to get them lasered while they are still small enough. My heart goes out to all that have to read this book because they are affected by them...they are less than fun.

This is a must read for any woman who is diagnosed with fibroids. This books lets you know there are other opitions available to you besides a hestorectomy (the option that's always presented to you). Although, I have a doctor that presented all my options to me there are some that don't. And before you make a decision to do something (like having a hestorectomy) and regret it later take another step and do some research you owe it to yourself. Remember this I was properly and throughly informed and I still did some research and I was happy to find out my doctor was right on point. Note: never be afraid to ask questions it can only help you better understand you can never know to much especially about your health.

This is an excellent book with outstanding research on fibroids. It is both reassuring & practical. Excellent diagrams. If you're thinking about surgery get this book, it tells you all the new types, minimal surgery (laparascopic removal of fibroids) embolization , traditional myomectomy, hormone therapy, fibroids & pregnancy , international research in an easy to read book. Good for patients & Doctors. Great Book. Written buy the leading gynaecologist Nelson Stringer who also has a fibroid centre for treatment. Our readers in the UK love the book.