To date, there is no definitive cure for endometriosis.

However, hormone therapy, surgery and/or some natural treatments can, depending on the case, slow down the disease’s progression for several years and/or reduce its symptoms.

Though we don’t yet know how to eliminate endometriosis, the treatments generally on offer are:

• Taking hormonal medications that cause periods to stop (amenorrhea), and therefore stop bleeding from lesions. GnRH antagonists, for example, are used to reduce oestrogen production and stop menstruation. Their side effects can be mitigated by add-back therapy which reintroduces, at a certain point, low doses of oestrogen into the body;
• analgesic drugs, potentially combined with non-drug therapies (acupuncture, yoga, etc.,) to reduce pain;
• surgery aimed at destroying or removing endometriotic lesions;
• psychological support.

In the case of symptom-free endometriosis, medical treatments or surgery are not necessarily required. You may simply be offered monitoring to keep track of how the condition develops.

Women suffering from endometriosis are also advised to adopt a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods (fruit and vegetables, sources of omega-3 and fibre).

Several different elements can exacerbate the disease and its symptoms:

• hormonal imbalances, especially an excess of oestrogen which can stimulate the growth of endometriotic lesions;
• chronic inflammation;
• stress and a sedentary lifestyle, both of which are pro-inflammatory;
• nutritional deficiencies in magnesium, antioxidants, vitamin D, omega-3;
• etc.

In addition, women affected by endometriosis should avoid foods with the potential to increase inflammation:

• those high in sugar (pastries, soft drinks, sweetened processed cereals...);
• those high in saturated fats (steak, sausages, chips, doughnuts...);
• dairy products (milk, cream, high-fat cheeses...);
• those high in gluten (wheat-based bread, pasta and biscuits ...);
• ultra-processed foods (ready-made meals, crisps, shop-bought mayonnaise ...);
• alcohol and caffeine;
• etc.

In cases of endometriosis, therapists often recommend taking omega-3s, renowned for their potential anti-inflammatory effects. These polyunsaturated fatty acids are found in fish, almonds, flaxseed, etc., or in larger quantities in omega-3 supplements (such as Super Omega 3, the purest, most stable product of its kind on the market).

Stress is also an important factor to take into account. Stress can increase the symptoms of endometriosis by heightening pain perception and causing hormonal imbalances. Take advantage of the relaxing benefits of an adaptogen plant widely used in Ayurveda, ashwagandha, available in anti-stress and anti-anxiety supplements (such as the organically-produced Super Ashwagandha).

Alongside Endometriosis Formula, it also makes sense to take care of your vaginal flora, another important aspect of gynaecological health. Eat probiotic-rich foods (natural yoghurt, kefir, kimchi, etc.) or opt for a specific probiotic formulation (such as Vaginal Health, which combines five probiotic species tested on vaginal health).

This product’s capsules are made of pullulan, a natural polysaccharide obtained by fermenting tapioca or corn. Pullulan contains no animal ingredients and provides an excellent barrier to oxygen, helping to preserve the integrity of the capsule’s ingredients. It is also an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic materials.