Overview
What is endometriosis?
What are the main signs and symptoms of endometriosis?
How is endometriosis diagnosed?
What are some of the main medical treatments for endometriosis?
Have any supplements been studied for endometriosis?
How could diet affect endometriosis?
Are there any other treatments for endometriosis?
What causes endometriosis?
Research FeedRead all studies
Melatonin may improve sleep quality in women with endometriosis and poor sleep quality
In this 2-month randomized controlled trial in 80 women (ages 18–45) in Iran with endometriosis and sleep disturbances, taking melatonin improved sleep quality.
A low-FODMAP diet could improve symptoms of endometriosis
Can a low-FODMAP diet improve gastrointestinal symptoms in endometriosis?
Can dietary supplements improve endometriosis-associated pain?
Can vitamin D reduce pain from menstrual cramps or endometriosis?
Frequently asked questions
So endometriosis is just uterine lining growing outside the uterus?
Where can endometriosis occur?
Is endometriosis an autoimmune disorder?
Are there different severities of endometriosis?
Is endometriosis a form of cancer?
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References
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- Pelvic Pain - Zhou IW, Zhang AL, Tsang MS, Xue CCVitamin D for primary dysmenorrhea and endometriosis-related pain - A systematic review of registered RCTs.PLoS One.(2025)
- Dyschezia - André Schwertner, Claudia C Conceição Dos Santos, Gislene Dalferth Costa, Alícia Deitos, Andressa de Souza, Izabel Cristina Custodio de Souza, Iraci L S Torres, João Sabino L da Cunha Filho, Wolnei CaumoEfficacy of melatonin in the treatment of endometriosis: a phase II, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trialPain.(2013 Jun)
- Dysmenorrhea Symptoms - Khalajinia Z, Falahieh FM, Aghaali MThe Effects of Chamomile and Flaxseed on Pelvic Pain, Dyspareunia, and Dysmenorrhea in Endometriosis: A Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial.Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res.(2024 Nov-Dec)