Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, yet many still go years without answers. Symptoms can range from intense pelvic pain and painful periods to bloating, bowel and bladder issues, fatigue, infertility, and more.

And for those with IBS, it can be incredibly confusing to tease apart what’s gut-related and what might be something more. In today’s episode we will chat about what endometriosis is, the link with IBS and gut health, and how to seek support if you suspect you have endometriosis alongside gut issues.

⏱️ Chapters:

• (00:00) — Intro
• (00:30) — Welcome to the GutFit Nutrition Podcast
• (01:56) — Meet Cindy: dietitian & endometriosis specialist
• (03:00) — Cindy’s 15-year journey to an endometriosis diagnosis
• (06:55) — Limited conventional options & the rise of integrative care
• (10:54) — What is endometriosis? A clear, simple explanation
• (13:43) — How to get diagnosed: surgery, scans & red flags
• (19:01) — When endometriosis gets misdiagnosed as IBS
• (24:59) — Can you still have endo even if your scans are normal?
• (31:34) — Common overlapping conditions: PCOS, IBD, autoimmune & more
• (33:16) — Why IBS is three times more likely with endo
• (43:05) — How Cindy supports gut health in clients with endo
• (46:58) — Why constipation makes endo symptoms worse
• (53:17) — How long does it take to see improvements with treatment?
• (1:07:19) — Summary & Final Takeaways

👤 Today’s Guest: Cindy Dabrowska, MAN RD

To help me break this all down today is Cindy Dabrowska, a registered dietitian, with a masters degree in applied human nutrition. She is an endowarrior and founder of The Supportive Endo RD, a private practice that uses medical nutrition therapy and functional medicine principles to support women with endometriosis and infertility.

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*Resources & Links Mentioned:*📌 Endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analyses

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