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Pain - Hypnosis

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Life Force- Breathwork

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Hormones- Unscenting

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Ways to look for endometriosis

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Life force- Meditation

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Other- Why Endo Happens

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14. Liu, H., & Lang, J. H. (2011). Is abnormal eutopic endometrium the cause of endometriosis? The role of eutopic endometrium in pathogenesis of endometriosis. *Medical Science Monitor: International Medical Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research, 17*(4), RA92-RA99. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3539524/
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16. Porpora, M. G., Scaramuzzino, S., Sangiuliano, C., Piacenti, I., Bonanni, V., Piccioni, M. G., Ostuni, R., Masciullo, L., & Benedetti Panici, P. L. (2020). High prevalence of autoimmune diseases in women with endometriosis: a case-control study. *Gynecological Endocrinology: The Official Journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology, 36*(4), 356-359. https://doi.org/10.1080/09513590.2019.1655727
17. Qi, Q., Liu, X., Zhang, Q., & Guo, S. W. (2020). Platelets induce increased estrogen production through NF-κB and TGF-β1 signaling pathways in endometriotic stromal cells. *Scientific Reports, 10*(1), 1281. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-57997-6
18. Thiruchelvam, U., Wingfield, M., & O’Farrelly, C. (2015). Natural killer cells: Key players in endometriosis. *American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, 74*(4), 291-301. https://doi.org/10.1111/aji.12408
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Life Force- Accupuncture

1. Yu, Y. P., Ma, L. X., Ma, Y. X., Liu, Y. Q., Liu, C. Z., Xie, J. P., Gao, S. Z., & Zhu, J. (2010). Immediate effect of acupuncture at Sanyinjiao (SP6) and Xuanzhong (GB39) on uterine arterial blood flow in primary dysmenorrhea. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 16(10), 1073-1078. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20932189/
2. Lund, I., & Lundeberg, T. (2016). Is acupuncture effective in the treatment of pain in endometriosis? Journal of Pain Research, 9, 157-165. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27069371/
3. Patel, M., Urits, I., Kaye, A. D., & Viswanath, O. (2020). The role of acupuncture in the treatment of chronic pain. Best Practice & Research Clinical Anaesthesiology, 34(3), 603-616. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33004170/
4. Morehead, A., & Salmon, G. (2020). Efficacy of acupuncture/acupressure in the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting across multiple patient populations: Implications for practice. Nursing Clinics of North America, 55(4), 571-580. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnur.2020.07.001
5. Yu, Z. (2020). Neuromechanism of acupuncture regulating gastrointestinal motility. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 26(23), 3182-3200. https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v26.i23.3182
6. Mira, T. A. A., Buen, M. M., Borges, M. G., Yela, D. A., & Benetti-Pinto, C. L. (2018). Systematic review and meta-analysis of complementary treatments for women with symptomatic endometriosis. International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 143(1), 2-9. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.12576
7. Amorim, D., Amado, J., Brito, I., Fiuza, S. M., Amorim, N., Costeira, C., & Machado, J. (2018). Acupuncture and electroacupuncture for anxiety disorders: A systematic review of the clinical research. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 31, 31-37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.01.008
8. Heal Endo. (2023, August 15). Acupuncture for endometriosis. Retrieved from https://www.healendo.com/blog-1/2023/8/15/acupuncture-for-endometriosis
9. Editorial Team. (2018, July 7). Acupuncture as an alternative treatment for endometriosis. Endometriosis.net. Retrieved from https://endometriosis.net/complementary-alternative-treatment/acupuncture
10. Gazette, Terry Murphy. (2021, November 3). Researchers pinpoint how acupuncture targets inflammation. Harvard Gazette. Retrieved from https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2021/11/researchers-pinpoint-how-acupuncture-targets-inflammation/
11. Mellardo, A. (2022, January 25). Here’s how acupuncture can improve your gut health, expert says. Eat This Not That. Retrieved from https://www.eatthis.com/acupuncture-improve-gut-health/
12. White Crane Clinic. (2021, July 17). How can acupuncture help with imbalanced hormones? Retrieved from https://whitecraneclinic.com/how-does-acupuncture-help-with-imbalanced-hormones/
13. Aurora Medical Centre. (n.d.). Can acupuncture heal your mind, body, and spirit? Retrieved from https://www.auroramedicalcentre.com.au/post/heal-your-mind-body-and-spirit-with-acupuncture
14. Quan, K., Yu, C., Wen, X., Lin, Q., Wang, N., Ma, H. (2022). Acupuncture as treatment for female infertility: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2022, Article 3595033. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/3595033.
15. Mo, X., Li, D., Pu, Y., Xi, G., Le, X., & Fu, Z. (1993). Clinical studies on the mechanism for acupuncture stimulation of ovulation. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 13(2), 115-119. PMID: 8412285 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8412285/
16. Paulus, W. E., Zhang, M., Strehler, E., El-Danasouri, I., & Sterzik, K. (2002). Influence of acupuncture on the pregnancy rate in patients who undergo assisted reproduction therapy. Fertility and Sterility, 77(4), 721-724. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0015-0282(01)03273-3
17. Guven, P. G., Cayir, Y., & Borekci, B. (2020). Effectiveness of acupuncture on pregnancy success rates for women undergoing in vitro fertilization: A randomized controlled trial. Taiwan Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 59(2), 282-286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjog.2020.01.018
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19. Kim, J.-E., Seo, B.-K., Choi, J.-B., Kim, H.-J., Kim, T.-H., Lee, M.-H., Kang, K.-W., Kim, J. H., Shin, K.-M., Lee, S., Jung, S. Y., Kim, A.-R., Shin, M.-S., Jung, H. J., Jang, B. H., & Choi, S.-M. (2015). Acupuncture for chronic fatigue syndrome and idiopathic chronic fatigue: A multicenter, nonblinded, randomized controlled trial. Trials, 16, 314. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-015-0857-0
20. Performance Plus Massage. (n.d.). Manage period pain | Acupuncture may help, says study. Retrieved from https://www.performanceplusmassage.com.au/blog/monthly-cramps-research-shows-acupuncture-may-help-reduce-menstrual-pain
21. Armour, M., Dahlen, H. G., Zhu, X., Farquhar, C., & Smith, C. A. (2017). The role of treatment timing and mode of stimulation in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea with acupuncture: An exploratory randomized controlled trial. PLOS ONE, 12(7), e0180177. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0180177
22. Callaghan, D. (2022, October 22). Suffer from period pain? This tried and tested practice could ease it. Retrieved from https://denisecallaghan.co.uk/blog/relief-from-period-pain/

Life Force- Your mind matters too

1. Smyth, J. M., Johnson, J. A., Auer, B. J., Lehman, E., Talamo, G., & Sciamanna, C. N. (2018). Online positive affect journaling in the improvement of mental distress and well-being in general medical patients with elevated anxiety symptoms: A preliminary randomized controlled trial. JMIR Mental Health, 5(4), e11290. https://doi.org/10.2196/11290
2. Vilhauer, J. (2020, September 27). Your thinking creates your reality. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-forward/202009/how-your-thinking-creates-your-reality
3. Mancini, A., Di Segni, C., Raimondo, S., Olivieri, G., Silvestrini, A., Meucci, E., & Currò, D. (2016). Thyroid hormones, oxidative stress, and inflammation. Mediators of Inflammation, 2016, 6757154. https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/6757154
4. Felker, P., Bunch, R., & Leung, A. M. (2016). Concentrations of thiocyanate and goitrin in human plasma, their precursor concentrations in brassica vegetables, and associated potential risk for hypothyroidism. Nutrition Reviews, 74(4), 248–258. https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuv110
5. Meczekalski, B., Niwczyk, O., Bala, G., & Szeliga, A. (2022). Stress, kisspeptin, and functional hypothalamic amenorrhea. Current Opinion in Pharmacology, 67, 102288. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coph.2022.102288
6. Santin, A. P., & Furlanetto, T. W. (2011). Role of estrogen in thyroid function and growth regulation. Journal of Thyroid Research, 2011, 875125. https://doi.org/10.4061/2011/875125
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8. Admin. (2022, June 9). Can stress make endometriosis worse? Ferticity IVF & Fertility Clinics (blog). https://ferticity.com/stress-affects-endometriosis/.
9. Wei, Y., Liang, Y., Lin, H., Dai, Y., & Yao, S. (2020). Autonomic nervous system and inflammation interaction in endometriosis-associated pain. Journal of Neuroinflammation, 17(1), 80. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12974-020-01752-1
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11. Russell, E., Koren, G., Rieder, M., & Van Uum, S. H. M. (2014). The detection of cortisol in human sweat: Implications for measurement of cortisol in hair. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, 36(1), 30–34. https://doi.org/10.1097/FTD.0b013e31829daa0a
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13. Understanding the mind-body connection in fertility. Medical Tourism Magazine | Medical Travel. Retrieved from https://www.insights.medicaltourism.com/article/understanding-the-mind-body-connection-in-fertility.
14. The power of the mind-body connection for fertility. Simply Holistic Wellness. Retrieved from https://www.simplyholisticwc.com/blog/the-power-of-the-mind-body-connection-for-fertility.
15. Mind-body connection: What is it and how to strengthen it. Calm Blog. Retrieved from https://blog.calm.com/blog/mind-body-connection.
16. Zhang, X., Zong, B., Zhao, W., & Li, L. (2021). Effects of mind–body exercise on brain structure and function: A systematic review on MRI studies. Brain Sciences, 11(2), 205. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci11020205
17. Take your mind to the gym: What it really means to be mentally fit. BetterUp. Retrieved from https://www.betterup.com/blog/what-mental-fitness-means.
18. Endometriosis treatment plan: Reconnect with others. Heal Endo. Retrieved from https://www.healendo.com/blog-1/reconnect-to-others.
19. Addressing mental health crisis: Co-regulation as a solution. LinkedIn. Retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/addressing-mental-health-crisis-co-regulation.
20. “The Power of Positive Thinking.” (2021, November 1). Johns Hopkins Medicine. Retrieved from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-power-of-positive-thinking.
21. Laganà, A. S., La Rosa, V. L., Rapisarda, A. M. C., Valenti, G., Sapia, F., Chiofalo, B., Rossetti, D., Frangež, H. B., Vrtačnik Bokal, E., & Vitale, S. G. (2017). Anxiety and depression in patients with endometriosis: Impact and management challenges. International Journal of Women’s Health, 9, 323–330. https://doi.org/10.2147/IJWH.S119729.
22. Andrade, G. (2019, December 21). The ethics of positive thinking in healthcare. Journal of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine, 12, 18. https://doi.org/10.18502/jmehm.v12i18.2148.
23. The Business Journals. (n.d.). Do this exercise to consider the life you should be leading. Retrieved August 29, 2023, from https://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/how-to/growth-strategies/2014/10/eulogy-exercise-for-life-you-should-be-living.html.
24. Brody, J. E. (2017, March 27). A positive outlook may be good for your health. The New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/27/well/live/positive-thinking-may-improve-health-and-extend-life.html.
25. Ismail, J. (2023, May 2). Mind over matter: The impact of positive thinking on health outcomes. Journal of Community Health Provision, 3, 27–33. https://doi.org/10.55885/jchp.v3i1.212.
26. Health Times. (n.d.). Having a positive attitude improves illness outcomes. Retrieved August 29, 2023, from https://healthtimes.com.au/hub/psychology/9/news/aap/having-a-positive-attitude-improves-illness-outcomes/2806/.
27. Leonardi, M., Horne, A. W., Vincent, K., Sinclair, J., Sherman, K. A., Ciccia, D., Condous, G., Johnson, N. P., & Armour, M. (2020). Self-management strategies to consider to combat endometriosis symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Human Reproduction Open, 2020(2), hoaa028. https://doi.org/10.1093/hropen/hoaa028.
28. Davino, K. (2022, August 25). Positive affirmations for those hard chronic illness days. Endometriosis.net. Retrieved August 29, 2023, from https://endometriosis.net/living/positive-affirmations.
29. Guo, S. W., Zhang, Q., & Liu, X. (2017). Social psychogenic stress promotes the development of endometriosis in mouse. Reproductive Biomedicine Online, 34(3), 225–239. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2016.11.012.
30. Gouin, J.-P. (2011). Chronic stress, immune dysregulation, and health. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 5(6), 476–485. https://doi.org/10.1177/1559827610395467.
31. Long, Q., Liu, X., Qi, Q., & Guo, S. W. (2016). Chronic stress accelerates the development of endometriosis in mouse through adrenergic receptor β2. Human Reproduction (Oxford, England), 31(11), 2506–2519. https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dew237.
32. Brasil, D. L., Montagna, E., Trevisan, C. M., La Rosa, V. L., Laganà, A. S., Barbosa, C. P., Bianco, B., & Zaia, V. (2020). Psychological stress levels in women with endometriosis: Systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Minerva Medica, 111(1), 90–102. https://doi.org/10.23736/S0026-4806.19.06350-X;
33. Quiñones, M., Urrutia, R., Torres-Reverón, A., Vincent, K., & Flores, I. (2015). Anxiety, coping skills and hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in patients with endometriosis. Journal of Reproductive Biology and Health, 3, 2. https://doi.org/10.7243/2054-0841-3-2.
34. Romm, A. (2018, July 18). Adrenal fatigue: Is it a real thing? Aviva Romm, MD. Retrieved from https://avivaromm.com/adrenal-fatigue-real-thing/.
35. Romm, A. (n.d.). Adaptogens: Ancient medicine for 21st-century stress. Aviva Romm, MD. Retrieved February 14, 2024, from https://avivaromm.com/adaptogens-beating-stress/.
36. Haller, H. (2023, April 26). Boosting fertility success through mind-body connection. North Shore Hypnosis. Retrieved from https://nshypnosis.com/boosting-fertility-success-through-mind-body-connection/.
37. Campagne, D. M. (2006, July). Should fertilization treatment start with reducing stress? Human Reproduction, 21(7), 1651-1658. https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/del078.
38. Yu, T., Li, J., He, L., & Pan, X. (2022). How work stress impacts emotional outcomes of Chinese college teachers: The moderated mediating effect of stress mindset and resilience. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(17), 10932. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191710932.
39. Schultchen, D., Reichenberger, J., Mittl, T., Weh, T. R. M., Smyth, J. M., Blechert, J., & Pollatos, O. (2019). Bidirectional relationship of stress and affect with physical activity and healthy eating. British Journal of Health Psychology, 24(2), 315–333. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjhp.12355.
40.  Heal Endo. “Natural Remedies for Endometriosis: Stress Provokes Endometriosis,” September 20, 2019. https://www.healendo.com/blog-1/reconnect.

Life Force- Stop the "Cant Sleep"

1. Romm, A. (2021). Hormone Intelligence.
2. Douillard, J. D. (2020, October 17). 10 ways to increase melatonin naturally for better sleep. John Douillard’s LifeSpa. https://lifespa.com/health-topics/sleep/10-ways-boost-melatonin-naturally/.
3. Ahmad, S. B., Ali, A., Bilal, M., Rashid, S. M., Wani, A. B., Bhat, R. R., & Rehman, M. U. (2023). Melatonin and health: Insights of melatonin action, biological functions, and associated disorders. Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology, 43(6), 2437–2458. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10571-023-01324-w.
4. Fortune Well. (2024, February 13). The best time to go to bed for a good night’s sleep. https://fortune.com/well/2023/05/13/best-time-to-sleep/.
5. Amsterdam, J. D., Li, Q. S., Xie, S. X., & Mao, J. J. (2020). Putative antidepressant effect of chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) oral extract in subjects with comorbid generalized anxiety disorder and depression. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 26(9), 813–819. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2019.0252.
6. Sleep Doctor. (2022, December 13). Cortisol: How it affects your sleep. https://sleepdoctor.com/how-sleep-works/cortisol/.
7. Keck, M. E., Nicolussi, S., Spura, K., Blohm, C., Zahner, C., & Drewe, J. (2020). Effect of the fixed combination of valerian, lemon balm, passionflower, and butterbur extracts (Ze 185) on the prescription pattern of benzodiazepines in hospitalized psychiatric patients-A retrospective case-control investigation. Phytotherapy Research, 34(6), 1436–1445. https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.6618.
8. Cheng, H., Lin, L., Wang, S., Zhang, Y., Liu, T., Yuan, Y., Chen, Q., & Tian, L. (2022). Aromatherapy with single essential oils can significantly improve the sleep quality of cancer patients: A meta-analysis. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 22(1), 187. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-022-03668-0.
9. TED. (2019, June 3). Sleep is your superpower | Matt Walker | TED [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MuIMqhT8DM.
10. Awolade, P., Cele, N., Kerru, N., Gummidi, L., Oluwakemi, E., & Singh, P. (2020). Therapeutic significance of β-glucuronidase activity and its inhibitors: A review. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 187, 111921. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejmech.2019.111921.
11. Oscar Rx. (2024, February 13). The health benefits of a gratitude routine. https://www.hioscar.com/blog/health-benefits-of-a-gratitude-routine.
12. Turnbull, C. (2023, August 1). The health benefits of nature and sunlight. https://www.claireturnbull.co.nz/recipes-news/health-benefits-of-nature-and-sunlight.
13. Pzizz. (2024, February 13). Magnesium and melatonin for sleep-Which is better? https://pzizz.com/blog/articles/magnesium-vs-melatonin-for-sleep/.
14. Al-Shahat, A., Hulail, M. A. E., Soliman, N. M. M., Khamis, T., Fericean, L. M., Arisha, A. H., Moawad, R. S. (2022). Melatonin mitigates cisplatin-induced ovarian dysfunction via altering steroidogenesis, inflammation, apoptosis, oxidative stress, and PTEN/PI3K/Akt/mTOR/AMPK signaling pathway in female rats. Pharmaceutics, 14(12), 2769. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics14122769.
15. Hussain, S. A., Al-Khalifa, I. I., Jasim, N. A., Gorial, F. I. (2011). Adjuvant use of melatonin for treatment of fibromyalgia. Journal of Pineal Research, 50(3), 267–71. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-079X.2010.00836.x.
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17. Team, Braintropic com Research. “Ashwagandha: Review of Benefits, Effects, Dosage, and More.” Braintropic (blog). Accessed April 9, 2024. https://www.braintropic.com/nootropics/ashwagandha/ .
18. Atlas Bar. “Ashwagandha and Cortisol: How Much Should You Take to Lower Levels?,” May 3, 2023. https://atlasbars.com/blogs/ashwagandha-explained/ashwagandha-and-cortisol-how-much-should-you-take-to-lower-levels .

Other- What if they don't find endo?

1. Healthline. (2023, March 1). No Endometriosis Found During Laparoscopy: 7 FAQs. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/health/no-endometriosis-found-during-laparoscopy
2. NancysNookEndo. (n.d.). Endometriosis: But Your Tests Are All Negative? Retrieved October 6, 2023, from https://nancysnookendo.com/endometriosis-but-your-tests-are-all-negative/
3. Endometriosis South Coast. (2022, November). How to Navigate No Endo Found During Surgery [PDF]. Retrieved from https://endometriosissouthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/How-to-Navigate-No-Endo-Found-During-Surgery-1-compressed.pdf
4. Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics & Gynecology. (n.d.). Management of Pelvic Pain after Negative Diagnostic Laparoscopy. SASGOG Pearls of Exxcellence. Retrieved October 6, 2023, from https://www.exxcellence.org:443/list-of-pearls/diagnosis-of-non-endometriosis-pelvic-pain-after-negative-diagnostic-laparoscopy/
5. Pascoal, E., Wessels, J. M., Aas-Eng, M. K., Abrao, M. S., Condous, G., Jurkovic, D., ... Espada, M. (2022). Strengths and Limitations of Diagnostic Tools for Endometriosis and Relevance in Diagnostic Test Accuracy Research. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 60(3), 309–327. https://doi.org/10.1002/uog.24892
6. Healthline. (n.d.). Abdominal Wall Endometriosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/health/abdominal-wall-endometriosis#symptoms
7. Steele, L. A., Mooney, S. S., Gilbee, E. S., & Grover, S. R. (2023). When You See Nothing at All: Outcomes Following a Negative Laparoscopy. A Systematic Review. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13749
8. Balogh DB, Hudelist G, Bļizņuks D, Raghothama J, Becker CM, Horace R, Krentel H, Horne AW, Bourdel N, Marki G, Tomassetti C, Kirk UB, Acs N, Bokor A. FEMaLe: The use of machine learning for early diagnosis of endometriosis based on patient self-reported data-Study protocol of a multicenter trial. PLoS One. 2024 May 9;19(5):e0300186. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38722932/

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Hormones- What they don't teach you

1. Chantalat, E., Valera, M.-C., Vaysse, C., Noirrit, E., Rusidze, M., Weyl, A., Vergriete, K., et al. (2020). Estrogen receptors and endometriosis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 21(8), 2815. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21082815
2. Attar, E., & Bulun, S.E. (2006). Aromatase and other steroidogenic genes in endometriosis: Translational aspects. Human Reproduction Update, 12(1), 49–56. https://doi.org/10.1093/humupd/dmi034
3. Nancy's Nook Endo. (2023, December 6). What is endometriosis → Progesterone resistance in endometriosis. https://nancysnookendo.com/learning-library/what-is-endometriosis/
4. Vannuccini, S., Clemenza, S., Rossi, M., & Petraglia, F. (2022). Hormonal treatments for endometriosis: The endocrine background. Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders, 23(3), 333–355. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11154-021-09666-w
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Other- Endo Self-Assessment

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Endo belly- Think Plant Centric

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Other- EndoFit Foundations

1. Edmonds, K. (2022). Heal Endo: An Anti-inflammatory Approach to Healing from Endometriosis. Heal Endo LLC.
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8. Alesi, S., Villani, A., Mantzioris, E., Takele, W. W., Cowan, S., Moran, L. J., & Mousa, A. (2022, September 21). Anti-inflammatory diets in fertility: An evidence review. Nutrients, 14(19), 3914. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14193914
9. MD, Shmerling, R. H. (2023, February 10). Does inflammation contribute to infertility? Harvard Health. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-inflammation-contribute-to-infertility-202302102888
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Hormones- Why you want the perfect period

1. Kachmer, K. (2019, November). Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Simon & Schuster.
2. "NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development." (2017, January 31). What causes menstrual irregularities? https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/causes.
3. Vanhanen, M. (2022, June 7). Your period is a reflection of your health. Aurelia Psychology. https://aureliapsychology.com/your-period.
4. “Irregular and Long Menstrual Cycles Linked to Greater Risk of Early Death | BMJ.” Accessed June 20, 2023. https://www.bmj.com/company/newsroom/irregular-and-long-menstrual-cycles-linked-to-greater-risk-of-early-death/.
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8. MD, Arora, S. (2013, October 7). Health benefits of regular menstrual periods. Women’s Health Network. https://www.womenshealthnetwork.com/pms-and-menstruation/health-benefits-regular-periods/.
9. Romm, A. J. (2021). Hormone intelligence: The complete guide to calming the chaos and restoring your body’s natural blueprint for well-being (First edition). HarperOne.

Hormones- Get off The Pill

1. Endowithstacenz Instagram. (n.d.). [Instagram post]. Retrieved from https://www.instagram.com/p/Cug0RyHPycd/?igshid=Y2IzZGU1MTFhOQ==
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3. Romm, A. (n.d.). Hormone Intelligence (Chapter 10, pp. 291-302). Aviva Romm.
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8. Wiedel, Dr. Beth. (2020, April 27). Birth Control Options: Pros and Cons of Pills, IUDs, Condoms and Shots. https://madisonwomenshealth.com/blog/birth-control-options-pills-iuds-implants-shots/
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Hormones- Eliminate Toxins

1. Murnane, J. (2021). Know your endo: An empowering guide to health and hope with endometriosis (pp. 223-232). Headline Home.
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