25. HORMONE SERIES Endometriosis Explained: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Why Period Pain Isn’t Normal

Book in a free 10 minute discovery call to organise functional microbiome testing if you’re interested with this link⁠⁠ Free offerings to get you started -FREE bloating masterclass ⁠here⁠Work with me Book a 1:1 consult⁠ ⁠with this link⁠⁠Sign up to the gut compass ⁠here⁠Painful periods are often normalised, but they’re not something your body is designed to endure without support. In this episode, we unpack endometriosis — a commonly missed condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, driving inflammation, scarring, and significant pain.We walk through the key signs to look out for, how endometriosis is diagnosed (and why it’s often delayed), and the deeper drivers behind it — from hormones and immune function to the gut and vaginal microbiome. This episode is about helping you connect the dots between symptoms like period pain, bloating, fatigue, and fertility challenges, and understand what your body may be asking for beneath the surface.In this episode we’ll unpack:Severe period pain, pain with sex, digestive symptoms, and fatigue are key red flags that shouldn’t be dismissedEndometriosis is influenced by hormonal, immune, and genetic factors — and often coexists with conditions like IBS or adenomyosisThe gut and vaginal microbiome play a role in inflammation and estrogen regulation, potentially influencing symptom severitySupport looks different for everyone, but the most effective approach is often integrative — combining medical care with nutrition, gut, hormone, and nervous system supportI created With Blu because I know firsthand how frustrating gut and skin issues can be- and I also know that quick fixes don’t work. As a Bachelor-qualified Naturopath, I’ve helped hundreds of women heal their gut, clear their skin, and finally feel their best by addressing the root causes, not just the symptoms.This podcast is your space for education, empowerment, and evidence-based wellness - without the extremes.Where to find me -Instagram: ⁠@byblu.naturopathy⁠Tik tok: ⁠@byblu.naturopathy⁠Newsletter: ⁠Subscribe here.⁠Join hundreds of women making With Blu their fortnightly ritual! Tune in every second Monday at 7 AM (Melbourne time) for practical, no-BS wellness advice. Hit subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs extra love & empowerment in their health. Let’s tap into feeling radiant.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10048621/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11724681/https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/endocrinology/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1110824/fullhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40507956/https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.2147/IJWH.S561386