Endometriosis
Category: Gynecological HealthPeriod blood to diagnose endometriosis
I've been seeing news (not sure if its fake news) on social media that says they can now diagnose endometriosis with period blood. Does anyone know how legitimate these claims are?
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Highly recommend low FODMAP for IBS-like symptoms with endo
For most of my life, especially the last 6 years, endo has come with a side of endless gut issues and IBS‑like symptoms. The endo belly (read: pregnant-appearing bloating), the painful cramps, and the bathroom roulette was this extra layer of chaos with all of my other endo issues.
For a long time, diet felt like a “nice to have” that would maybe help in a vague, long‑term way if I had the energy to overhaul my entire life. Then I finally worked with an endo dietitian and did the full low FODMAP process -- and I was honestly shocked by how fast my gut calmed down and how different my day‑to‑day felt.
Yes, the process is restrictive and very annoying at times, but it also showed me exactly which foods were my biggest symptom instigators, and that alone made me feel so much more in control. You are not meant to be low FODMAP forever, it's just to understand what the main FODMAPs cause issues for you.
Now, when I feel an endo flare brewing, dropping back into a low FODMAP baseline is my go‑to move to soothe my gut. Most of the time, I notice a real difference within a day or two, and it makes the rest of the pain slightly more manageable.
One thing I wish I’d had much earlier, though, is the Monash University Low FODMAP: The Cookbook. It’s technically made by researchers, but it does not read like a dry textbook. The recipes are genuinely tasty (I am a big foodie), practical, and it comes in a really beautiful cookbook format. 10/10 would recommend it to anyone navigating endo plus IBS‑type symptoms and wanting something that feels supportive rather than punishing.
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Endometriosis Surgery
Has anyone here had surgery to discover whether they have endometriosis? I'm really nervous but apparently, it's the only way to discover if it's there.
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How to get endometriosis diagnosis?
I'm pretty sure I have endometriosis or a similar condition. My doctor says that everything I'm experiencing is normal, but I don't feel like it is. I’ve read the symptoms: painful periods, pain with sex, fatigue, bloating, nausea. That’s me. How can I advocate for my doctor to take me seriously and investigate if I have endometriosis?
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