Lifestyle modifications

NUTRITION

  • There are few studies and of limited quality that have evaluated the benefit of
    nutrition interventions for reducing symptoms of endometriosis (1)
  • Limited evidence suggest omega 3 intake may reduce pain duration, intensity and use of pain killers in endometriosis (1)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

  • There is not sufficient evidence to make a firm conclusion about the benefit of physical activity / exercise to reduce endometriosis related pain (1)

References

1) https://www.eshre.eu/Guidelines-and-Legal/Guidelines/Endometriosis-guideline

Resources

EXPLANATION TO EVIDENCE PRESENTATION

Figure: Evidence pyramid

​Evidence based on guidelines and evidence based Clinical Decision Systems is written in BOLD font

​Evidence based on meta analysis or systematic reviews is written in BOLD and CURSIVE font

​Evidence based on randomized controlled trials is written in PLAIN font

​Evidence based on observational / cohort studies is written in CURSIVE font