Effect of Low-FODMAP Diet and Probiotics on Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women with Endometriosis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying women with both endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome IBS, as these conditions often occur together and share similar symptoms. The goal is to understand how diet and probiotic use can affect chronic pelvic pain in women with both conditions. This research explores non-drug treatments and aims to improve knowledge about managing endometriosis and IBS. Participants will be divided into three groups one will follow a low-FODMAP diet and take a placebo another will follow the same diet combined with probiotics taken once daily for 12 weeks the third group will continue their usual diet and take a placebo. After 12 weeks, those in the control group who did not improve may be offered the dietary guidance and probiotics. Throughout the study, participants will be monitored for pain improvement and changes in bowel function, quality of life, nutritional status, and intestinal microbiota over 12 weeks. The study will include questionnaires, nutritional analysis, and stool tests to evaluate effects. The total study duration includes the 12-week treatment period and follow-up assessments.

Impact of Dietary Guidance and Probiotics in the Treatment of Endometriosis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Women