Period Poops, PCOS, Endometriosis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Episode 11

Why do your bowels go a little funky around that time of the month? Why is it that women with hormonal issues like PCOS and endometriosis are more likely to be diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome or IBS?

These questions and more are answered in the final episode of season 1 of Fertility Friendly Food and I walk you through the low FODMAP diet and why a dietitian is absolutely essential to help you in this journey to a happier tum and happier hormones too

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Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast!

I’m Stef, fertility dietitian and nutritionist, aka The Dietologist, here to help inspire and empower you through factual nutrition information about women’s and men’s health, hormones and fertility.

The Poop Chart (Bristol Stool Chart) from Healthy Food Guide: https://www.healthyfoodguide.com.au/resources/bristol-stool-chart
Read more about Period Poops here: https://thedietologist.com.au/the-science-behind-period-poops/
Read more about PCOS and IBS here: https://thedietologist.com.au/pcos-and-ibs-is-there-a-link/
Read more about endometriosis and IBS here: https://thedietologist.com.au/low-fodmap-diet-for-endometriosis/

Learn about The FODMAP Challenge led by Chloe McLeod Dietitian here: https://fodmapchallenge.com/

Disclaimer: This is not to be replaced by personalised medical or dietetic advice, please speak to your health care professional before making any diet or lifestyle changes.

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