ERC's Educational Materials

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FACT SHEETS
ERC Endometriosis FAQ Sheet Learn about Endometriosis including symptoms, treatment options, and more. $1.00	ERC Natural Progesterone Fact Sheet An overview of Natural Progesterone in the treatment of Endo. $2.00
ERC GnRH Agonists Fact Sheet An general overview of the GnRH Agonists: Lupron, Syneral and Zolodex (treatments for Endometriosis). $1.00	ERC Managing Chronic Pain Article Information on how women cope and deal with chronic pain; includes personal stories. $2.00
ERC GnRH Agonists Fact Sheet plus Lupron Articles A general overview of the GnRH Agonists: Lupron, Syneral and Zolodex (treatments for Endometriosis)plus a series of articles on Lupron reprinted from the Boston Herald. $3.00	ERC Endo of the Cervix Fact Sheet An overview of Endometriosis affecting the cervix. $1.00
ERC Laparoscopy Fact Sheet An overview of laparoscopic surgery for Endometriosis; includes questions to ask before surgery and what to expect after surgery. $1.00	ERC Sciatic Endo Fact Sheet An overview of the uncommon manifestation of Endometriosis affecting the sciatic nerve. $1.00
ERC Laparotomy Fact Sheet An overview of the Endometriosis surgery: Laparotomy. $1.00	Hormone Horrors An ERC article on Premarin; what it is and where it comes from. $2.00
ERC Pre-Hysterectomy Fact Sheet Includes 3 articles: Understanding Hysterectomy and No More Hysterectomies by the ERC and Hysterectomy To Have or Not To Have: That's Not a Question by Tom Lyons, MD of Center for Endometriosis Care. $2.00	The Future of Research and Treatment Article by the ERC about the current research and treatment for Endometriosis; updated annually. $2.00
ERC Post-Hysterectomy Fact Sheet Includes 3 articles: Endo Persisting After Castration and Pelvic Pain after Hysterectomy by David Redwine, MD of the Endo Treatment Program (Bend, OR); and Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Q & A. $2.00	LUNA & PSN's Learn about the LUNA and PSN (presacral neurectomy) procedures. $1.00
ERC Fact Sheet - Guidance on Finding a Doctor Information on finding the right doctor for you - includes questions to ask and resources to verify a doctor's credentials. $2.00	Use of GnRH prior to diagnosis Article about using GnRH treatment prior to being diagnosed with Endometriosis. $2.00
ERC Alternative Treatments Fact Sheet Brief overview of alternative treatments women are trying to treat/relief Endometriosis symptoms. $1.00	Candidly Speaking about...Candida This fact sheet provides a general overview of Candida, the causes and the symptoms. $1.00
ERC Fact Sheet: Endo & the Bladder An overview of Endometriosis and the Bladder. $2.00	Surgery vs. GnRH Therapy Fact Sheet Surgery vs. GnRH Therapy in the Diagnosis & Treatment of Endometriosis: Efficacy, Tolerability & Patient Preference. $1.00
ERC Danazol Fact Sheet An overview of Danazol, a treatment for Endometriosis. $1.00

ARTICLES
Liver Health Article Written by Julia Chang, M. Sc.; includes her thoughts on the connection between Endometriosis and the Liver and her use of herbs and vitamins. $2.00	Pain Mapping Procedure Article ERC article on patient-assisted laparoscopy, also known as pain-mapping. $2.00
Adenomyosis Article Adenomyosis: Is It Really Endometriosis? written by Robert B. Albee, M.D. of the Center for Endometriosis Care, Atlanta, GA. $1.00	Work & Endo: Legal Issues Article Article by Laurie Smith, Esq. about the legal issues surrounding work and Endo. $1.00
Diaphragmatic Endo Article Similar, But Different, DIAPHRAGMATIC ENDOMETRIOSIS By David B. Redwine, M.D, Endometriosis Treatment Program in Bend, Oregon. $2.00	4 Pillars of Healing Deborah Metzger, MD of Helena Women's Health writes about her 4 Pillars to Healing Endometriosis; discusses immune therapy. $2.00
Endometriosis & Infertility Articles Includes information from the Center for Endometriosis Care, Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago and the ERC. $2.00	Endometriosis and Abnormal Bleeding Article written by Dr. Albee of the Center for Endometriosis Care. Discusses the various reasons why abnormal bleeding occurs. $1.00
Men and Endometriosis Information Information for men affected by Endometriosis; may also apply to family members and friends. THE PARTNERS' PREDICAMENT....OR...WHAT ABOUT THE MEN? By Dr. Robert B. Albee; Information also included about the MENDO website. $1.00	Acing the Anger A personal story about having Endometriosis and getting a hysterectomy at a young age. Story is included in ERC initial contact packet. $1.00
Birth Control Pill Article SUPPRESSING ENDOMETRIOSIS WITH BIRTH CONTROL PILLS Dr. Robert Albee of the Center for Endometriosis Care discusses oral contraceptives (oc's) as a treatment for Endometriosis. $1.00

REVIEWS
Appendix and Endo Review A review of how Endo effects the appendix. $1.00	Woman 2 Woman An article by the ERC that looks at the Social and Medical Support of Lesbians with Endometriosis. $3.00
Aspartame Review A review of how Aspartame effects individuals. Includes info about products that contains aspartame. $3.00	Endo and the Lung - An Overview Articles written by Arlyss Ponchuk, Canada and Andrew Cook, MD of the Omega Institute in Metairie, Louisiana as well as a review of the literature. $3.00
Aromatase Inhibitor Overview What are aromatase inhibitors? Are you a candidate to take them? This review includes a variety of info about Aromatase Inhibitors. $5.00	Ovarian Remnants Provides information and includes a review of the literature. $2.00
Endometriosis and Dioxins - A Review Includes presentation given in CA on dioxins and endo. reviews of literature are also included. $3.00

COLLECTIONS
Hysterectomy Collection A compilation of various articles pertaining to Endo and a Hysterectomy (Note: This collection contains the "Hysterectomy Information"). $5.00	Endo Surgery Collection A compilation of various articles pertaining to Endo surgery. $5.00
Diet & Nutrition Booklet Contains information about how diet and nutrition may offer some symptom relief; includes guidelines for taking nutrition supplements. $5.00	Endo and the Bowel Collection A compilation of various articles pertaining to how the bowels are affected by Endo. $3.00
Alternative Treatment Collection A compilation of various articles pertaining to use of alternative treatments for Endo. $10.00	Relationships / Men and Endo Collection A compilation of various articles pertaining to how others relate to this disease (Note: much information included is written by John Blondin of MENDO). $3.00
Physician/Healthcare Collection A compilation of articles pertaining to finding a doctor and dealing with healthcare. $3.00	Easing the Financial Burden Collection Traveling to an Endometriosis Specialist & Easing the Financial Burden of Endometriosis Care & Treatment. $3.00
GnRH Collection A compilation of various articles pertaining to hormonal medications for Endo. $3.00	HRT Collection Hormone Replacement Therapy Summary of Recent Information. $5.00
General Meds/Hormonal Therapies Collection Information about hormonal therapies used to treat Endometriosis. $3.00	Teens: Endo and You Written for teens with endo; a compilation of articles and fact sheets. $5.00
Infertility/Fertility Collection A compilation of various articles pertaining to Endo and fertility. $5.00	Adhesions Collection A compilation of various articles and resources. $5.00

BOOKS
Coping with Endometriosis (Book) Book by Robert H. Phillips, PhD and Glenda Motta, RN; $16 plus $4 S/H Workbook also available, check out "Successful Living with Endo" (An Action Workbook). $20.00	Step Right Up & Take Your Chances (Book) A Personal Journey through Endometriosis, Infertility and Adoption. Book written by Maureen Linse-Adras, in which Maureen tells her personal story ($15 plus $4 S/H). $19.00
Successful Living with Endometriosis (An Action Workbook) Workbook that accompanies "Coping with Endometriosis". By Robert H. Phillips, PhD and Glenda Motta, RN ($20 plus $4 S/H). $24.00	Unknown-Passion in Poetry, Song & Art (Book)Includes various poetry, song and art. Written by Laurie A. Huyghue, a woman living with Endometriosis ($13 plus $4 S/H). $17.00
Sick and Tired of Feeling Sick and Tired (Book) Book by Paul J. Donoghue, PhD and Mary E. Siegel, PhD ($15 plus $4 S/H). $19.00

MISCELLANEOUS
	ERC Endo 2000 Symposium Video Over 3 hrs - Features Endo specialists and a Q & A Session. Topics include Pain Mapping, Immune Therapy, Aromatase Inhibitors, Bowel Endo, Potential Diagnostic Test and more. US $25.00 Canada $25.00 Intl $30.00
ERC Resources List A complete list of Endometriosis resources including: medical websites, helpful books to read, on-line support group meetings, personal websites, etc. $5.00	ERC Endo 2001 Symposium Transcript This 50+ booklet features Endo specialists and a Q & A Session. Topics include an update on Immune Therapy, Research, Controversies in Endo Treatment, Inguinal Hernias, Post-Hysterectomy, New Potential Treatment and more. US $20.00 Canada $25.00 Intl $30.00

ERC GIFT ITEMS
ERC Yellow Awareness Ribbon Help the ERC raise awareness by wearing a yellow ribbon. (Note: An ERC ribbon is sent to anyone making a donation). $1.00	Single ERC License Plate Frame ERC License Plate Frames are a great way to raise awareness about Endo. These frames are black with white writing - "For Endo Info, Call 800-239-7280". $4.00
ERC Water Bottle 32oz. blue water bottle with ERC name and 800 number listed. $5.00	Three (3) or More ERC License Plate Frames Use this button if you wish to purchase three (3) more of this item. You save $1 each. For more info, see description under "ERC License Plate Frame". $3.00
ERC Tote Bag This natural color "Smart Shopper Bag" holds a lot; printed in navy on one side of this canvas bag is the ERC's logo, toll free # and website address. Long straps. $10.00

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