Endometriosis

I would like to point out in advance that I am NOT a doctor. If you experience any discomfort, please seek professional help!

“Endometriosis is a puzzling disease that affects our hormones, our immune system (the system that fights germs and cancer), and the digestive tract (the system involved in the breakdown and absorption of our food).

The name comes from the word “endometrium” which is the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus. Each month, or cycle, this tissue builds up and sheds, causing the normal bleeding experienced during the period. With endometriosis, tissue like this is found outside of the uterus in other areas of the body, such as the abdomen, intestines, bladder, and other places. In these other locations, the tissue develops into what are called “growths” or “implants.”

Like the lining of the uterus, endometriosis growths usually respond to the hormones of the menstrual cycle. They can build up tissue and shed each cycle causing bleeding.

The result of this bleeding and the immune problems that are part of endo are the formation of scar tissue, pain, and other complications.” (Source: https://endometriosisassn.org/about-endometriosis/)

Symptoms

  • severe pain and cramps in the abdomen
  • pain during sexual intercourse
  • problems with bowel movements and urination (up to fainting)
  • possible infertility
  • weakness/fatigue
  • heavy menstrual bleeding

Read more about Endometriosis here: https://endometriosisassn.org/

What do I recommend in terms of Diet?

Of course every body is different and I am not a doctor, so I can only tell you what helped me.

For me changing my diet to fully whole food plant based already did a huge thing for my endometriosis, so why don’t you start there and see how you feel. If you still have problems start reducing things like sugar, gluten, alcohol and any other inflammatory ingredients1. Maybe also see a nutritionalist, a hormone coach and have your gut biome tested in order to find out what’s going on.

  1. Refined Carbohydrates, Sugary Foods and Beverages, Meats, Fried Foods, Trans Fats, Excessive Alcohol, Omega-6 Fatty Acids (in excess), Artificial Additives and Preservatives, Dairy, Gluten, Artificial Trans Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Oils) ↩︎