Endometriosis diet and lifestyle: what the evidence says
Diet and lifestyle don't cure endometriosis, but they can help manage symptoms and overall wellbeing. Here's what's reasonable, without magic promises.
An anti-inflammatory approach
- More vegetables, fruit, fiber, healthy fats (omega-3), fish.
- Less ultra-processed food, excess sugar and trans fats.
- Every body is different: notice which foods worsen your symptoms.
Movement
Regular, low-impact exercise may help with pain and mood.
Sleep and stress
Chronic pain and stress feed each other. Caring for sleep and using stress-management techniques (breathing, therapy) helps.
The key
These habits complement, not replace, medical or surgical treatment. If pain persists, get evaluated.
Recognize these symptoms? Take the symptom self-test and, if you need it, book an online evaluation (USD $50) with a specialist in minimally invasive excision surgery for endometriosis.