A vibrant, empowering guide to surviving and thriving with endometriosis
“They now have chewable Viagra. But they can’t throw us a bone with endometriosis?” – Amy Schumer
After years of dismissive doctors and misinformation, Bridget Hustwaite finally received a diagnosis for her intensely heavy periods, pulsing headaches and the excruciating abdominal pain that makes her ovaries feel like they are on fire. She has endometriosis – hard to pronounce, hard to diagnose and even harder to live with.
Two excision surgeries and one thriving endo Instagram community later, Bridget knows firsthand how much personal research and self-advocating endo sufferers have to do just to have their pain acknowledged. Bridget has blended her own experience with a raft of tips and strategies from health experts and endo warriors to help you thrive whenever you can, and survive on days when you just can’t. Covering everything from diet to acupuncture, fertility to mental health, and surgery to sex, How to Endo is the essential guide to navigating this sucker punch of a chronic illness.
Inspiring, vivacious and completely honest, Bridget’s book is for everyone on the endo spectrum: the battle-hardened warriors, the newly diagnosed and those still searching for answers.
‘Compassionate, informed, inclusive. This is a book generations of endo sufferers have been crying out for.’ – Zara McDonald, co-founder of the Shameless podcast
‘Sensitive, inclusive and eminently readable… Essential reading for anyone with endometriosis and those who love them.’ – Gabrielle Jackson, author of Pain and Prejudice
‘An essential to add to your endometriosis management toolbox.’ – Jessica Taylor, QENDO
Charlotte –
Absolutely recommend this book to anyone wanting to know more about Endo and ways to approach having a conversation about this condition with medical professionals, how to prepare for surgeries, other support options etc. Highly recommend!
Sarah –
There’s nothing wrong with this book per se, but I personally found it difficult to enjoy because of Bridget’s ultra-casual writing style. While I appreciate the easy-to-digest angle she may have been going for, at times the informal writing style is just inappropriate and takes away from what are very serious topics, such as pain, infertility and racism.On the other hand, the information Bridget has collated is quite comprehensive and her personal anecdotes are likely relatable and helpful for readers. As an endo sufferer myself, I appreciated these parts of the book.
Meaghan P –
Incredible book for endo sufferers to read and share with friends and family. Gave me so much information and was really well written, very relatable.
Ariana –
Another book that doesnt use the word women or female. Endo is a female disease, and yet we are not mentioned. Ridiculous.
M –
A lifesaving book
Not to be dramatic, but this book has been absolutely saving my life. I originally purchased it before I was even diagnosed with endo, because it was something I had suspected I had for a very long time and wanted to get some real insight into the diagnostic process. After my diagnosis, I found the book to be incredibly validating of my experience. All of the very real conversations surrounding endometriosis brought me comfort, and it was super helpful to have so many facts, studies, and resources all in one place. I had been finding it very hard to dig through so many medical papers and differing opinions online, so to get the information from someone who had been experiencing endometriosis themselves made it so amazing. I have since passed the book on to my partner, because they want to be more educated on what is happening in my body (and why I feel like s*** all the time). Amazing and important read!
Poppy –
Incredible!
If you suffer with endometriosis, READ THIS BOOK! Honestly incredible and made me feel less alone. Discusses many important topics, tips, advice and gives a real insight as to what it is like living with a debilitating, under-researched, chronic illness.
M –
We’re chronically ill, but this book is SIIIICK!
Endo-haver here. Diagnosed 6 years ago. I’ve had to piece together my own way to promote my own wellness and this author does a fabulous job of sharing her journey. There were things I didn’t know even after a long time (due to a highlighted shared experiences with others). Reads very personably.Absolutely and unequivocally recommend if you, your partner, or someone you support has endo. (Also highlighted are associated conditions like adeno, pcos, ibs, ic, uterine fibroids, and more!) and the best bit — its intersectional as all heck. Best recent find of all. Thank you Bridget!
Anonymous –
Important, entertaining, knowledgeable
Than you for sharing about endo. I’ve learned so much! Very good read for those thinking they have endo or been diagnosed.