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Endo often starts in the teen years--we are now finding girls as young as 8 with endo--even before their first period! Moms out there--if your daughter's menstrual pain is not relieved by an over-the-counter analgesic and a heating pad, please consider endo as a possibility. Early treatment may forestall an escalation of the disease later, and may preserve fertility.

The environmental link mentioned in this article is very important--there are too many chemicals around us that are endocrine disruptors, affecting our hormonal systems--even in the womb!

Also important is the link between endo and other conditions/diseases. There seems to be a link between endo and allergies, TMJ, vulvodynia, CFIDS, Sjogrens syndrome, interstitial cystitis, and others; also an increased risk for a number of cancers, including melanoma, breast, ovarian, and non-Hodgkins lymphoma.

Please see www.EndometriosisAssn.org and two books from the Association, "Endometriosis: The Complete Reference for Taking Charge of Your Health" and "The Endometriosis Sourcebook," for more information.

September 1, 2011 - 12:30pm

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