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Psychologists and psychiatrists have been examining the effects of Stress on the immune system. How do we cope with stress? Do we fed reasonably able to deal effectively with the world and maintain a positive sense of self, or do we feel helpless, as if no effort can make a difference? What if endometriosis is [...]

This is a superficial, contagious infection of the skin sometimes known as ’school sores’. As this name suggests, it is more common amongst school-age children. It usually affects more than one person in the family or group, and seems to be more common in the summer months. Most commonly it occurs on the face, particularly [...]

There is considerable scientific backing for the health benefits of a diet with a high proportion of starches. National health targets suggest that carbohydrates should provide about 55-60 per cent of daily energy. Unfortunately, carbohydrate intake in most Western countries has declined this century with the increased consumption of fat. Fibre intake in most Western [...]

Just because you have endometriosis does not necessarily mean that it is the only cause of your inability to conceive.

Most doctors will want to do a number of tests to check that everything else is as it should be.

First, you will be asked to have your hormone levels assessed. This is usually done as a [...]

Many of the symptoms of endometriosis are also the symptoms of other conditions — particularly other gynaecological conditions — and therefore endometriosis is easily confused with them. These include pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), irritable bowel syndrome, ovarian cysts, appendicitis, ectopic pregnancy and occasionally cancer.

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Pelvic inflammatory disease, often known as PID, refers to any [...]