Endometriosis and reproductive health with Dr Nitu Bajekal

In Episode #155 I sit down with Gynaecologist and Obstetrician Nitu Bajekal, MD to talk about endometriosis and the female reproductive system. In this episode we cover: •Dr Bajekal's personal story and education •What Endometriosis is •How prevalent Endometriosis is •The oral contraceptive pill. Do the benefits outweigh the risks - what does the science show? •Diet and endometriosis •Soy and endometriosis •Fertility and endometriosis •Overall lifestyle and endometriosis •and much more Resources: Dr Nitu Bajekal's website Endometriosis fact sheet Taking the contraceptive pill back to back Nurses Health Study on diet and risk of endometriosis RCT looking at soy and hot flushes Soy and health outcomes umbrella review Soy and testosterone and oestrogen levels in male humans Endometriosis and quality of life Endometriosis, dysmenorrhoea and diet Soy Reduces Bone Turnover Markers in Women During Early Menopause: A Randomized Controlled Trial Soy and Health Update: Evaluation of the Clinical and Epidemiologic Literature The effect of dietary soy intake on weight loss, glycaemic control, lipid profiles and biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomised clinical trial Neither soyfoods nor isoflavones warrant classification as endocrine disruptors: a technical review of the observational and clinical data  Want to support the show? If you are enjoying the Plant Proof podcast a great way to support the show is by leaving a review on the Apple podcast app. It only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episodes. Simon Hill, Nutritionist, Sports Physiotherapist Creator of Plantproof.com and host of the Plant Proof Podcast Author of The Proof is in the Plants Connect with me on Instagram and Twitter Download my two week meal plan