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LOADING ERROR LOADING Eleven percent of American women , as well as gender-fluid, nonbinary and transgender people, are affected by endometriosis. Symptoms can involve excruciating cramps, heavy periods, extreme bloating and pain with bowel movements or urination. Speaking out on the condition, celebrities like Chrissy Teigen, Amy Schumer, Lena Dunham and Padma Lakshmi have been sharing their experiences and reducing the stigma.

Advertisement While endometriosis still has no cure , there are medications or surgeries that can help reduce symptoms, as well as lifestyle changes like diet modifications. We spoke with experts to find out small ways you could try to alleviate your symptoms simply by adjusting your diet. What is endometriosis? “Endometriosis is a complex inflammatory condition where there is endometrial-like tissue present outside the uterus.



This leads to inflammation, scarring and adhesions in the pelvic region,” said Jessica Horwitz , a certified family nurse practitioner and the chief clinical officer at Tia, a national women’s health care clinic. Advertisement While changing your diet won’t get rid of endometriosis, avoiding certain foods can help improve your symptoms, with a big caveat. “Regarding diet, it is not one size fits all,” said Dr.

Daniel Ginn , assistant clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California, Los Angeles. “Some patients’ symptoms are exacerbated by very specific foods, revealing isolated foo.

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