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Published on: 7/4/2025

What dietary changes can help manage endometriosis symptoms?

Eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while reducing red meat and processed foods can help manage endometriosis symptoms.

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Explanation

Making changes to your diet can help with endometriosis symptoms. Eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is beneficial. These foods have lots of fiber and nutrients that can help reduce inflammation and pain.

Foods to Eat More Of:

  • Fruits and Vegetables: These are full of vitamins and nutrients.
  • Whole Grains: Foods like brown rice and whole wheat bread are healthier than white bread or rice.
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Found in fish like salmon, these can help reduce inflammation.

Foods to Eat Less Of:

  • Red Meat and Processed Foods: These can make inflammation worse.
  • Dairy and Soy: Some people find these foods make their symptoms worse, so it might help to eat less of them.

These changes might not work for everyone, but they can be a good start to feeling better. Always talk to a healthcare provider before making big changes to your diet. If you have mental health concerns, you can visit 988lifeline.org.

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