29/08/2025
Our one sided hormonal birth control treatment for endometriosis needs to evolve. Supporting detoxification of natural ostrogen absolutely has its place, but endo is an inflammatory condition, impacted by immune dysfunction and the microbiome.
Studies show that bacterial endotoxins from the gut can activate inflammatory pathways like NF-κB, stimulate macrophages, and drive the release of cytokines that promote lesion growth. At the same time, a lack of beneficial bacteria reduces short-chain fatty acids and impairs the body’s ability to regulate this inflammation.
That’s why testing the gut (and even vaginal microbiome) can be such a game changer. By identifying leaky gut, pathogenic overgrowth or low immune defence (sIgA), we can target underlying drivers of inflammation and create a healthier environment to prevent endo growth and support hormone balance.. shifting the focus from symptom suppression to treating the drivers.
Amy 🤍
