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Is endometriosis characterized by excessively heavy periods?
I have been diagnosed with endometriosis. After months of not knowing why I was experiencing such severe bloating, pain, and discomfort in my belly, I finally have answers. However, now I have even more questions about how having endometriosis will affect my periods. Does anybody know if having endometriosis will make me have a heavier flow?Asked a year ago
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Do high levels of stress hormones cause endo pain to flare up?
I have started a new job where I am working more hours and under high levels of pressure. As a result, I am a lot more stressed in everyday life. I have endometriosis, and I have become worried about how my elevated stress levels could affect my already very painful endo belly. Can I expect to experience increased endo pain due to higher levels of stress?Asked a year ago
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Can endo cramps intensify if you're on birth control?
I have endometriosis which I am monitoring with my doctor. It's been a couple of months since my diagnosis and I am now in a new relationship! We are both firm on the fact that we don't want children. I am considering going on birth control so that we have an extra sense of protection. However, I am concerned that using birth control could aggravate my endo cramps. Asked a year ago
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What is the best age to conceive if you have endometriosis?
My husband and I have been talking about wanting to start a family and have children. However, I am feeling anxious because I have endometriosis and don't know how this will affect my pregnancy/the chances of me falling pregnant. Can someone please tell me what the best age is to start trying for children if you have endometriosis?Asked a year ago
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Does endometriosis affect egg quality?
I have endometriosis which I've been struggling with since my early twenties. My husband and I are wanting to expand our little family of two by having a baby. However, I am worried that my endometriosis could affect the quality of my eggs. Is this a possibility?Asked a year ago
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What are the benefits of a high-fat, low-carb diet for fertility?
My mom suggested I change my diet so my husband and I could have a baby. She mentioned that she read that a high-fat and low-carb diet could be the answer. Since a woman's reproduction system is hormone-related, I wasn't aware that your diet could have such an impact on your fertility. This leaves me wondering how would a high-fat and low-carb diet impact my body and whether I should try it. Asked a year ago
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Which foods are rich in vitamin A to increase fertility?
Hi, so my hubby and I have decided to start TTC! Super excited, I've bought a basal body thermometer and started tracking my ovulation cycle. It's been 2 months with no success so far. I'm now looking into a fertility diet and supplements. I learned that vitamin A is quite an important one. Now the question is, which foods are high in this? Asked a year ago
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When is it best to start a fertility diet for egg quality?
Hi, my husband and I have been wanting to I've been experiencing really irregular periods and I've miscarried before. I think this means I have low-quality eggs. I hope that a fertility diet will help to balance out my hormones and improve my egg quality. Should I start immediately?Asked a year ago
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Will increasing uptake of folic acid-rich foods improve egg quality?
Hi ladies, I want to maximize the quality of my eggs in 30 days to prevent chromosomal abnormalities and improve my ovulation. Do you know if folic acid is the key? Asked a year ago
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Can the Mediterranean diet boost fertility in women?
My husband and I want to have a baby, so I've decided to change my diet in order to boost my fertility. Can the Mediterranean diet do the trick?Asked a year ago
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