The Role of Nutrition in Managing Endometriosis and Improving Fertility - With Stefanie Valakas

In this episode of the Up the Duff podcast, host Brittany Darling speaks with Stefanie Valakas APD, an expert certified fertility and pregnancy dietitian & nutritionist and founder of The Dietologist, about endometriosis and its impact on fertility. They discuss the signs and symptoms of endometriosis, how it can affect your chances of getting pregnant, the process of getting a diagnosis, and the role that nutrition and diet play in managing the condition. This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with endometriosis or wanting to learn more about it. In this episode you’ll discover:  [00:02:19] Endometriosis and its symptoms. [00:04:19] Delay in endometriosis diagnosis. [00:08:32] Inflammation and fertility. [00:13:38] Over-attributing symptoms to endometriosis. [00:17:12] Gut microbiome's link to endometriosis. [00:22:16] Gluten and endometriosis. [00:24:43] Vaginal microbiota and endometriosis. [00:29:30] Pregnancy and endometriosis. [00:34:08] Prostaglandins and period poops. [00:36:58] Antioxidant combinations and fertility. Thank you to our sponsors  Eius Fertility https://eiusfertility.com/ Items mentioned in this episode include: Eius Fertility  Website: thedietologist.com.au Instagram @the_dietologist and @endo.dietitian TikTok: @the_dietologist Facebook Pages: The Dietologist and The Endometriosis Dietitian Podcast: Fertility Friendly Food Join our Facebook Community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Up the Duff Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram