Diet and endometriosis-revisiting the linkages to inflammation

Sofia Jade U Saguyod, Angela S. Kelley, Michael C. Velarde, Rosalia C. M. Simmen
In: Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders · 2018 · vol. 10(2) , pp. 51–58 · doi:10.1177/2284026518769022 · W2801436938
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This review examines recent evidence linking diet to endometriosis, focusing on how dietary components may promote or inhibit this chronic inflammatory condition through mechanistic pathways.

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Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that may cause pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and/or infertility in women of reproductive age. While treatments may include medical or surgical management, the majority of therapeutic options are non-curative, and women may experience longstanding pain and/or disability. In general, chronic diseases are believed to result from modifiable risk factors, including diet. In this review, we discuss recent data on evidence-based associations between diet and endometriosis and the mechanistic points of action of constituent dietary factors with emphasis on inflammatory events that may contribute to the promotion or inhibition of the disease. Understanding the convergence of diet and endometriosis may lead to the development of clinical strategies to improve the quality of life for symptomatic women.

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