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Good reads for endometriosis? IVF?

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Anyone found any comfort in any books regarding endometriosis or coming to terms with fertility issues? I feel like my biggest frustrations come from not having enough helpful information. I’ve researched everything but just perhaps looking for something less medical to read, maybe comforting?

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Hiya The only book I've read is Private Parts by Eleanor Thom. She was diagnosed from a young age. It's a large book but easily digestible and go to the different sections you need at the time you need them. Some really good info and advice, includes fertility and keeps it as positive a read as poss x

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Irma-T

I’ve also read ‘Private Parts’ I feel podcasts help, I’ve listened to ‘Living with Endo, The A to Z of people living with Endometriosis.’ It’s Australian but there’s episodes on fertility that are hopeful. I’m in the same boat as you. Have Endo and it affects my infertility. It feels like when it affects fertility it takes on a whole different meaning than just having Endo, almost like your in your own category of which it feels isolating, so I feel your pain with the lack of info for woman with Endo who are trying and struggling to conceive.

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