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The Hidden Link Between Your Gut Issues and Endometriosis | Dr. Jill Ingenito

Nov 18, 2025
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Dr. Jill Ingenito
Dr. Jill Ingenito, a Denver-based specialist in endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain, sheds light on the surprising link between gut issues and endometriosis. She reveals how gut symptoms often signal underlying endometriosis, explains the role of prostaglandins in digestive chaos, and critiques the conventional medical approach that frequently dismisses women's pain. Dr. Ingenito emphasizes the importance of finding the right specialist and offers practical advice for advocacy and managing symptoms, empowering listeners with knowledge to seek better care.
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INSIGHT

When Period Pain Is Not 'Normal'

  • Severe menstrual pain that doesn't respond to NSAIDs is a red flag for endometriosis.
  • Pain outside menses or with ovulation also increases suspicion and warrants evaluation.
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Bowel Pain Tied To Endometriosis

  • Pain with bowel movements that worsens around the cycle strongly suggests bowel endometriosis.
  • Bowel lesions are usually seen in more advanced stage three or four disease.
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Endo Lesions Can Drive GI Symptoms

  • Endometriosis can cause chronic nausea and GI symptoms via prostaglandin-driven inflammation.
  • Some patients' digestive symptoms resolved after excision surgery, showing systemic impact.
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