What to eat and what to avoid if you have endometriosis?

IVF experts of the best IVF centre in Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World share what to eat and what to avoid if you have endometriosis.

Painful periods, nausea and heavy bleeding… are the most common symptoms of endometriosis. They aren’t just distressing but also make day-to-day life really difficult. There are certain lifestyle and food choices that might influence the progression of endometriosis and can also increase the risk of developing it. IVF experts of the best IVF centre in Delhi have penned down the simple do’s and don’ts in eating if you are suffering from endometriosis.

Food effects on endometriosis explained

Before getting into what to eat and what to avoid, it is important to know how does food affect endometriosis. “Very high estrogen levels and inflammation can lead to severe endometriosis and what you eat can influence both these factors. Food helps the body to fight inflammation and keep the estrogen level in control. So, what you eat is extremely important if you have endometriosis,” said Dr. Gunjan Gupta Govil, the best IVF specialist Ghaziabad and also the Founder & Medical Director of a leading IVF clinic in Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World. North India’s most awarded IVF clinic – Gunjan IVF World is led by Dr. Gunjan and her team of highly experienced IVF doctors & gynecologists who operate from highly advanced clinics in Indirapuram, Janakpuri, Meerut and Noida.

“A very common question that we are asked by patients suffering from endometriosis is – does diet have a role to play in endometriosis? The answer to that is – yes, it does. It is very important to consume a well-balanced diet that’s plant-based and full of vitamins & minerals,” stated Dr. Garima Sharma, Consultant and Centre In-Charge of Gunjan IVF World – a famous IVF clinic in Janakpuri.

Food that you should eat

Flaxseeds: “Fibre-rich food does wonders in removing excess estrogen from the body. And one food that contains oodles of fibre is flaxseeds. Include it in your diet as much as possible. You can have ground flax seeds by adding them to smoothies or home-baked food,” commented Dr. Shubhda Gupta, a top Gynecologist in Noida and a Consultant at Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF centre in Noida. Flaxseeds is also rich in omega-3 fats which help in fighting inflammation.

Broccoli: “Broccoli is a good source of antioxidants and should be included in the diet plan if anyone is suffering from endometriosis. It also contains high quantity of fibre and iron which help in managing endometriosis,” said Dr. Aastha Raheja, gynaecologist Ghaziabad and Consultant of Gunjan IVF World, a well-known IVF clinic in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad.

Walnuts: In endometriosis, eating food rich in fatty acids is necessary. Walnuts is the best available option in this regard. They help in controlling inflammation.

Food that you should avoid

Red meat: “Some food can aggravate endometriosis pain and red meat is one of them. Make sure to limit the overall saturated fact intake to 10% of your daily calories,” stated Dr. Anshu Dhar, Consultant of a famous IVF center in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad.

Processed food: “Processed or packaged food usually contain added sugar, saturated fat which are pro-inflammatory in nature leading to endo pain. They are also low in fibre, zinc, magnesium and healthy fats which help to control endometriosis,” added Dr. Gunjan Gupta, who is also a highly noted gynaecologist of the best IVF center in Delhi – Gunjan IVF World.

Fried food: Fried food contain high amounts of trans-fats which increase inflammation in the body thereby leading to endo pain.

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