Influence of lifestyle on the course of endometriosis

Paula Szlendak, Aleksandra Winiarz, Michał TUREK, Katarzyna TOŚ, Dominik Drobek, Kacper WOJTALA, Sylwia GROSMAN, Wojciech Wokurka, Agata WĘGRZYNIAK, Katarzyna Wąsala
In: Journal of Education, Health and Sport · 2023 · vol. 40(1) , pp. 139–152 · doi:10.12775/jehs.2023.40.01.012 · W4385666824
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This review explored research from 2018-2023 on endometriosis, finding that nutrients like vitamin D, curcumin, and physical activity may positively influence disease development, symptoms, and quality of life.

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This 2018–2023 literature review examined research on endometriosis pathogenesis and current recommended treatments, focusing on how individual nutrients and physical activity may influence disease development and course. Across analyzed studies, the authors report that endometriosis has complex, multifactorial mechanisms and that substances including vitamin D, curcumin, quercetin, resveratrol, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and vitamins C and E, as well as physical activity, have been associated with potential effects on symptom severity and quality of life, as well as development. A key limitation acknowledged by the review is that causal understanding and disease-curing treatments remain lacking, so evidence is based on accumulated research rather than established causal therapies. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — it reviews how diet components and physical activity may affect the course and severity of endometriosis.

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Introduction: Endometriosis is considered a chronic disease, which significantly worsens the quality of life of women suffering from it. So far, the pathogenesis has not been clarified, and therefore no causal treatment has been invented. A number of pharmacological substances are available, however, they are mainly classified as symptomatic treatment. Patients are looking for all kinds of therapies, including alternative ones, e.g. modification of diet and physical activity. Aim of the study: A review of current research on the pathogenesis of endometriosis, recommended forms of treatment, as well as the impact of individual nutrients and physical activity on the development and course of endometriosis. Material and method: The review covers publications published in 2018-2023. The search for publications in the Pubmed electronic database was carried out using the following keywords: endometriosis, treatment, diet, anti-inflammatory diet. Description of the state of knowledge: Most of the analyzed studies indicate the complexity of the pathogenesis of endometriosis, and therefore also the treatment. In addition, the literature has shown that substances such as vitamin D, curcumin, quercetin, resveratrol, polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamins C and E, as well as physical activity, can have a positive impact on the development, severity of symptoms, and the quality of life of patients with endometriosis. Summary: The best forms of diagnosis and pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of endometriosis are sought. A number of medicinal substances are available, but they still do not allow patients to be cured. Studies show that modifying the diet and introducing individual nutrients can also have a positive effect on the course and treatment of endometriosis. It is necessary to conduct further studies evaluating the pathogenesis, methods of treatment of endometriosis, as well as the impact of lifestyle modifications on it.

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