Goerwitz

Here are some Internet resources I have found particularly helpful. If you have endometriosis, or an endometrioma, you might start off feeling scared or queasy at looking over all these pages (many of them containing pictures and drawings of your insides). But trust me: It's better to know too much than too little.

If you have suggestions for other really helpful sites, let me know and I'll consider adding them here.

Endometriomas, Cysts

Ask Dr. Cook Achives on Ovarian Cysts

Basic descriptions of the various types of ovarian cysts, including endometriomas

Female Alternative Surgery

Good drawing of female cysts, brief description of types of cysts

Fertility and Reproduction

Glossary of Infertility Terms and Acronyms

A good reference to help you understand basic medical terms you will hear from your doctor

Resolve Home Page

Excellent general resource for infertility issues; be sure to check out their endometriosis page

General Endometriosis Resources

Endo Online

More people who want to help endometriosis sufferers and their families

Endometriosis Mailing List

Another mailing list about endometriosis

Albee, Robert B.,  Basic Q & A

Answers to your basic endometriosis questions

Klatt, Edward C.,  Endometriosis

Photo of endometriosis on a section of ovary (somewhat graphic and not for the faint of heart)

Naish, Caroline & Barlow, David,  What is Endometriosis?

Another excellent introductory discussion

Laparotomies, Laparoscopies

(anonymous; initials only),  P.K.'s Endo Story

A 39-year-old women's experience with endometriosis and bilateral endometriomas. Includes photographs.

Goerwitz, Amy C.,  Amy's Endometrioma Site

First-person account of a laparotomy; other accounts included as well (including one by Amy's husband). Discussion page and bibliography.

Peterson, Matthew C., M.D.,  Laparoscopy Demonstrating an Endometrioma

Short film of laparoscopy showing the puncturing of an endometrioma. Very graphic. Do not watch if you are squeamish. Takes app. 4 minutes to download using a DSL line.

Amy and Richard Goerwitz
Amy@Goerwitz.com
Richard@Goerwitz.com