Living with endometriosis can be overwhelming. The pain, fatigue, and other symptoms can make day-to-day life tough. While medical treatments like surgery and hormones are important, many people find that adding natural approaches helps them feel better overall. That’s where Naturopathy comes in.
Naturopathy can be a key part of a holistic care plan, focusing on diet, herbal medicine, and lifestyle strategies that may help manage inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and gut health—key factors in endometriosis symptom management.
This guide shares practical naturopathic strategies that can work alongside your regular treatment plan.
Key factors contributing to endometriosis symptoms
Liver Support
The liver plays a crucial role in hormone metabolism, including breaking down and eliminating excess oestrogen, which can contribute to endometriosis symptoms.
How naturopaths help: Using specialized herbs and nutritional support to enhance liver detoxification pathways, helping your body more effectively process and eliminate excess hormones that may be driving symptoms.
Gut Health Optimization
Studies suggest that gut bacteria and inflammation can significantly influence endometriosis symptoms. Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) found in the gut have been linked to increased inflammation in endometriosis patients.
How naturopaths help: Prescribing specific herbs, probiotics, and dietary recommendations to promote a healthy gut microbiome and reduce inflammatory triggers.
HPO Axis Regulation
Endometriosis is an oestrogen-dominant condition, and disruptions to the HPO (hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian) axis can further impact hormone balance. Naturopaths may use herbs and nutritional support to help regulate this system and promote hormonal equilibrium.
How naturopaths help: Using targeted herbs and nutritional supplements to help regulate this important hormonal system and promote better hormonal equilibrium.
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Chronic inflammation is a key driver of endometriosis pain and progression.
How naturopaths help:
- May recommend a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods such as omega-3s, turmeric, and ginger
- May recommend avoiding highly inflammatory foods like processed sugars, dairy, and gluten
- Suggesting herbal remedies to naturally reduce inflammation
Lifestyle tips for endometriosis
Beyond naturopathy, these lifestyle changes can make a significant difference.
Eliminate BPA Plastics
Long-term exposure to plastic particles, especially those containing BPA, can contribute to hormone disruption. Since endometriosis is a hormone-driven condition, switching to BPA-free alternatives is essential.
Seek Pelvic Floor Therapy
Pelvic physiotherapy can help relieve pain by addressing muscle tightness and dysfunction in the pelvic floor—issues often experienced by those with endometriosis.
Track Your Cycle
Tracking your cycle can help identify symptom patterns and triggers throughout your menstrual cycle, allowing for more proactive management strategies.
Build a Support Network
Endometriosis can take a significant toll on mental health, contributing to anxiety and depression. Finding a supportive network or working with a psychologist can be invaluable for your mental wellbeing.
The power of a combined approach to care
Naturopathy works best as part of your overall care plan, not as a replacement for medical treatment. Many of our patients find that combining conventional medicine with these natural approaches gives them better symptom control and improved quality of life. Every person with endometriosis is different, so what works for one might not work for another. The key is finding the right mix of treatments that works for your unique situation.
Want to try a holistic approach to your endometriosis care?
If you’re interested in exploring a naturopathy consultation, you can book a consultation with Georgina Phin here, or organise a free nurse chat with an Astrid team member to see if naturopathy may be right for you.
Georgina is a clinical Naturopath who holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy). She grew up in Melbourne, and now resides on the South Coast of New South Wales. Georgina has experience working in compounding pharmacies, as well as consulting roles in clinical practice. She is very passionate about educating patients on the gentle practice of Naturopathy, and the many benefits of natural therapies. She also loves being able to collaborate with practitioners of other modalities to give patients positive outcomes and reach their health goals. Georgina is particularly interested in assisting patients with their reproductive and mental health concerns, as well as supporting patients with chronic pain, and offering education on general wellbeing and nutrition.
