Many people with endometriosis are making changes to their dietary habitssome report that its helping them manage their pain.

Key Takeaways:

Endometriosis is a challenging and often misunderstood condition that affects the reproductive system.

These results were published inJAMA connection Open.

Woman lying on bed with menstrual pain.

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How Was This Study Conducted?

The survey consisted of 24 questions and was made available online over a four-month window.

Information about participants pain scores was also collected.

What Did the Study Find?

Still, this isnt the first study suggesting that dietary changes may impact endometriosis symptoms.

Study Limitations

How Does This Apply to Real Life?

The most successful changes were eliminating alcohol and gluten from the diet entirely.

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