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The article also states the reason red meat eaters have higher endo rates is due to the hormones in the meat- BUT the link goes to the article abstract only where it does not state this. It may be in the full article but we can’t know that without subscription access.

Anyone else find that reducing red meat leads to anemia pretty easily? I eat the minimum but if I cut it completely for more than a week or two that's not good option either. I've been assuming this is because I am losing blood which I can't see due to the endo but I could be way out there.

It comes down to thing rarely being black and white, so while I will 100% agree it’s not a cure. I think it’s wrong to ignore that there are likely benefits, excluding it has been good for me and my medical team has always asserted that it was one of the best things I could have done as far as my management, and from what I understand the link between hormone issues and red meat was well established, even if the links specifically with endo are relatively new. People have strong opinions on diet and often take things as an attack if they don’t agree, even when it comes from dieticians and scientists.

Since adopting a ketogenic lifestyle and avoiding inflammatory inducing foods such as legumes I have been better able to deal with my endo. I have no idea if it is due to feeling healthier and stronger, or if it really is reducing the inflammation, or then if it is a co-incidence. Either way I would never make claims, but it appears to be working for me, and helping reduce weight gained with associated PCOS. One has to think logically though, removing or reducing inflammatory foods from your diet is a logical way to attempt to remove or reduce inflammation in the body, but it is never going to be a cure.

Yeah.....I eat very little to no red meat. 25 years of pain and 4 surgeries later.........🤔

Thanks Syl. 💛 We agree it's best to get professional advice for your situation and find what is right for you the patient.

I suffer from low iron. Red meat is important.

It’s starting to get out of hand all the endometriosis over the media with the false Info.

I know this is only anecdotal (and I know it is not a CAUSE of endo) but reducing red meat in my diet did seem to help my pain levels, especially prior to surgery when it was at its worst. I am not advocating eliminating red meat unless you try it and it works for you. Every body reacts differently. But I do think there is a link between consumption and pain levels for some people, even if we don't understand it yet. As a cause of endo though?... Nope.

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Benjamin Clark

Just looked at the abstract and it’s obviously a very limited study so can’t be taken too seriously.

I don't eat red meat and i still got it sooooo

I found steak caused pain issues but I'm ok with lamb, pork and chicken.

Yep...welcome to how public news distorts limited scientific findings

Ridiculous to connect the two.

RUBBISH

Lucy Ciccone

I'm so glad that this is finally being discussed now, I was 14 when I began suffering with debilitating pain only to be told by a GP it was all in my head. It is fantastic that young women today will be able to get the care they need to help with their pain.

Was great for women who are suffering and no idea what from. Was done really well.

Surprised I missed it I had the TV on.

Siobhan Taylor here’s the link. One of my amazing doctors! 🎗

Thanks for posting. I missed it this morning 💛

Jess Galea

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