BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal symptoms affect most women with endometriosis, but therapeutic interventions are poorly defined. AIMS: To compare the effects of a 28-day low fermentable oligo-, di- and mono-saccharides and polyols (FODMAP) or…
In adults, dietary management, particularly with the FODMAP diet, is a key evidence-based part of multimodal therapy for patients with disorders of the gut-brain interaction, particularly irritable bowel syndrome. This review aims to descri…
BACKGROUND: Women with endometriosis are frequently misdiagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for some time before a correct diagnosis is made. Visceral hypersensitivity is a key feature in both conditions. AIMS: To determine if the…
(Abstracted from Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2017;57:201–205) For women presenting with chronic abdominal and/or pelvic symptoms, defining the cause (endometriosis, irritable bowel syndrome [IBS], or both) is challenging. Women with endometr…