During my reproductive years I always had very painful, heavy periods and thought that was normal! It is not!
It wasn't until i was in my late 40s, when an ovarian endoscopy uncovered endometrial scarring, which shows I had been living with endometriosis for years, without knowing.
This wasn't too surprising since it takes on average 7.5 years for a woman to receive a diagnosis, and in the meantime the pain and discomfort continues.
But Endometriosis is so much more than just painful periods. It’s a complex, chronic inflammatory condition that affects 6-10% of women of reproductive age and 9-50% of infertile women.
Symptoms can include:
🩸Painful periods
🩸Pain during sex
🩸Chronic pelvic pain
🩸Heavy or irregular menstruation
🩸Pelvic bloating
🩸Sub/Infertility
🩸IBS
🩸Bowel and Urinary related symptoms during menstruation.
While there is no single cause or ‘cure’, Endometriosis is thought to be a symptom of altered immune function, which means that there is so much that can be done with nutritional and lifestyle support that can make a huge difference in reducing symptoms and improving quality of life.
Here’s what we focus on to support the body to heal through nutrition & lifestyle changes:
🥦 Gut health to reduce systemic inflammation, improve immune function and nutrient absorption
✨ Anti-inflammatory foods to reduce pain and swelling
🧠 Blood sugar balance to help regulate hormones and mood
🌸 Liver support to enhance oestrogen detoxification and removal
💤 Stress reduction and sleep to calm the immune response
Each and every one of us is different and unique, which is why personalised 1:1 support can be life-changing.
If you're struggling with endo symptoms such as pain, fatigue, bloating and mood swings, I’m here to help and I'd love to hear from you.