10/03/2026
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects an estimated 1 in 10 (thats approx 155,000 women in Ireland alone😮) of women of reproductive age including me 💁♀️. That’s a huge community of people navigating pain, fatigue, and the frustration of delayed diagnosis.
Symptoms may include:
✅Pain in back / pelvis...this is not "just a few cramps"
✅Pain during s*x
✅Extremely painful periods which can stop normal activity
✅Extremely heavy periods
✅Irregular cycles - e.g it might vary from 25days to 32 days
✅IBS type symptoms including constipation & / or diarrhoea where dietary changes don't help
✅Fatigue
✅Some women experience no symptoms at all but struggle to get pregnant and are diagnosed with the condition during investigations
❗️While endometriosis can be a leading cause of infertility, approx. 70% of women will conceive.
While nutrition can’t cure endometriosis, it can support your body, reduce inflammation, and help ease symptoms as part of a broader management plan.
💛 Nourishing foods that may help reduce inflammation
✅High‑fibre foods — berries, leafy greens, legumes, whole grains to support healthy estrogen metabolism.
✅ Omega‑3 fats - salmon, sardines, walnuts, chia, flaxseed to help calm inflammatory pathways. I don't eat enough of these fish so I include an Omega 3 supplement regularily.
✅Magnesium rich foods - spinach, pumpkin seeds, bananas which may ease muscle cramps and headaches. I also include magnesium citrate & glycine in my supplement routine.
✅Zinc sources - poultry, eggs, shellfish (especially oysters if they are your buzz) which supports hormone balance and immune health.
Everyone’s triggers are different but ultra processed foods, gluten or dairy may make symtpoms worse. A simple food + symptom journal can help you spot your personal patterns.
💛 A gentle reminder - Nutrition is one supportive layer — not a replacement for medical care.