More Than Period Pain: The Overlooked Impact of Endometriosis on Women’s Entire Digestive System

Endometriosis is a systemic inflammatory disease that disrupts digestion from the esophagus to the rectum, not merely a reproductive condition confined to the pelvis. Many women endure years of misdiagnosed symptoms, including bloating, nausea, and painful bowel movements, that are mistakenly attributed to IBS or acid reflux. Research published in the Journal of Family Medicine […]

Endometriosis and Your Gut: Understanding Symptom Progression and the ‘Rule of 30s’

Endometriosis causes gut symptoms in up to 90% of those affected, including bloating, irregular bowel movements, and abdominal pain, according to a 2024 study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. What surprises many people is how dramatically these digestive symptoms can worsen over time, following a pattern clinicians informally call the “Rule of 30s”: a noticeable […]