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

In this episode of #NutritionScienceBites Professor Clare Collins talks with guest expert, Accredited Practising Dietitian Sharnie Dwyer about the complex condition of endometriosis. Sharnie is a specialist dietitian in women's nutrition related health and is currently doing her PhD research on endometriosis at Griffith University. They discuss symptoms, reasons for diagnostic delays, and the emerging role of nutrition in managing the condition. Sharnie 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 topicsEndometriosis pathophysiology and symptomsDiagnosis delays and challengesNutrition's impact on inflammation and painThe EMPOWER study aims to understand how individuals with endometriosis experience nutrition, and how diet, symptoms, wellbeing, and quality of life evolve following diagnosis.The EOI link is: https://redcap.link/EMPOWERthefirstyear Resources for consumers:Endometriosis Australia - Advocacy, education and research participationEndometriosis | Jean Hailes - educationQENDO Australia | Support for Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, PCOS & Pelvic Pain - Advocacy, education and researchResources for health professionals:RANZCOG Australian Living Guidelines for Endometriosis: https://ranzcog.edu.au/womens-health/endometriosis/RANZCOG Acquire: Endometriosis | Acquire - education moduleTo access the Healthy Eating Quiz: Click on the top right hand 'green button' called 'How healthy is my diet' https://nomoneynotime.com.au/Want a more Personalised Food, Nutrient Assessment Report? Use our Australian Eating Survey - For a 50% discount enter the 'DietCheck' code at the checkout! Purchase here https://australianeatingsurvey.com.au/Here's the link to the No Money No Time closed Facebook group (be sure to take the Healthy Eating Quiz first) https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448Our No Money No Time email: nmnt@newcastle.edu.au and our Nutrition Science Bites email: nutritionsciencebites@newcastle.edu.au Are you in a position to make donation to support our No Money No Time website? Donate hereKeywords: #endometriosis, #womenshealth, #nutrition, #inflammation, #chronicpain, #diagnosisdelay, #diet, #autoimmune, #pelvicpain, #hormonalhealth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.