Overview
The investigators are conducting this study to examine if a healthy diet based on the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) influences pain symptoms, quality of life, and inflammatory markers measured in blood samples in women with endometriosis who are currently experiencing pain symptoms.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Female
- Aged 18-45
- Laparoscopically-confirmed endometriosis
- Premenopausal (at least one period in the past 6 months)
- VAS pain score of at least 7 out of 10 in the previous 3 months
- Score below 75 on the AHEI-2010
Exclusion Criteria:
- Postmenopausal
- Pregnant
- Have had a hysterectomy or oophorectomy
- Have chronic illnesses that are known to affect gastrointestinal absorption of nutrients (celiac disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or cystic fibrosis)
- A history of kidney stones, cancer (except basal cell carcinoma), or diabetes