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What does food and nutrition have to do with endometriosis? ...with Dr Sharnie Dwyer

Nutrition Science Bites with Professor Clare Collins AO

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What does food and nutrition have to do with endometriosis? ...with Dr Sharnie Dwyer

In this episode of Nutrition Science Bites Professor Clare Collins talks with guest expert, Accredited Practising Dietitian Shani Dwyer about the complex condition of endometriosis. Shani is a specialist dietitians in women's nutrition related health and is currently doing her PhD research on endometriosis. They discuss symptoms, reasons for diagnostic delays, and the emerging role of nutrition in managing the condition. Shani Dwyer shares her insights on how diet and lifestyle modifications can improve quality of life for women with endometriosis. She is currently recruiting women across Australia to participate in a EMPOWER study on endometriosis, with a link in the show notes.

Key topics

  1. Endometriosis pathophysiology and symptoms
  2. Diagnosis delays and challenges
  3. Nutrition's impact on inflammation and pain

The EMPOWER study aims to understand how individuals with endometriosis experience nutrition, and how diet, symptoms, wellbeing, and quality of life evolve following diagnosis.

Resources for consumers:

  1. Endometriosis Australia - Advocacy, education and research participation
  2. Endometriosis | Jean Hailes - education
  3. QENDO Australia | Support for Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, PCOS & Pelvic Pain - Advocacy, education and research

Resources for health professionals:

  1. RANZCOG Australian Living Guidelines for Endometriosis: Australian Living Evidence Guideline: Endometriosis
  2. RANZCOG Acquire: Endometriosis | Acquire - education module



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