There is no guaranteed way to prevent endometriosis from developing. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise, a balanced diet and avoiding toxins and chemicals may help reduce the risk
‘Women with endometriosis are three times more likely to get a heart attack, develop chest pain and need intervention for a blocked artery,’ says Dr Suman Lal, Director and HOD, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Max Hospital, Gurugram
Endometriosis is more than just experiencing painful periods: For those suffering, it’s a complicated chronic disease that influences every aspect of their life. Endometriosis affects one in 10 women and girls worldwide and it takes an average of 7.5 years to even be diagnosed.
Jessica Murnane is one of the 190 million women living with endometriosis. Ever since she started menstruating, she’s experienced symptoms such as urinary and gastrointestinal issues. For years, she’s visited numerous physicians, just to be told that her symptoms were her own fault. It wasn’t until about 16 years ago when she was 28 that she was officially diagnosed with Stage IV endometriosis. Living with endometriosis, Murnane experiences pain and flare-ups on a daily basis.
Endometriosis is negatively impacted by our diet. So, Karishma Shah, Integrative Health Nutritionist and Holistic Wellness Coach, talks about its signs and causes and the right diet tips to reduces its symptoms.