What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory estrogen-dependent condition and can affect up to 10% of women of reproductive age, and this statistic may be greater in certain populations. In endometriosis, tissues similar to the lining of the uterus grow around the ovaries and fallopian tubes (places where they shouldn’t be) causing inflammation around the reproductive system, which may impact fertility.
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Some women may experience no symptoms and may only be first diagnosed during tests to check fertility, however, more commonly women can have very painful/heavy periods and pelvic pain, particularly after sexual intercourse.
Research also shows, endometriosis sufferers are more likely to develop Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (1 in 5) due to the hormone release to assist with inflammation in the reproductive system.
Unfortunately, not only does IBS impact your day-to-day life but may also increase the risk of unsuccessful pregnancies. All of which can make living with endometriosis quite debilitating.
However, the silver lining is, there are ways in which you can manage your endometriosis with nutrition care and lifestyle modifications.
There is growing evidence to suggest adopting an anti-inflammatory whole food plant-based diet, rich in vegetables, fruits, legumes, and grains can improve symptoms and decrease inflammation. Those who consumed 13 or more servings per week of green vegetables had a 70% lower risk of endometriosis compared with those who ate fewer than 6 servings per week.
Diet for Endometriosis
An increased intake of fibre has been shown to lower blood insulin levels, which can assist with estrogen production and endometrial cell proliferation. Those on a high-fibre plant-based diet are shown to reduce estrogen level by 2 or 3 times compared to someone on a ‘standard western diet’ (high in animal protein, low in fibre).
An intake of phytonutrients (green tea, turmeric, seaweed), phytoestrogens (soya products) along with correct supplementation have all been shown to exert positive effects for those with endometriosis.
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Non-nutritional factors, such as physical activity, stress and sleep can also either exacerbate or negate the many complications associated with endometriosis.
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