Authors: Jane E Varney 1,, Daniel So 1, Peter R Gibson 1, Dakota Rhys‐Jones 1, Yuet Sang Jimmy Lee 1, Jane Fisher 2, Judith S Moore 1, Roni Ratner 3, Mark Morrison 4, Rebecca E Burgell 1, Jane G Muir 1
The study published on 4 May 2025 by Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics compared the effect of a diet low in FODMAPs with a control diet modelled on Australian Dietary Guidelines in 35 women with endometriosis and poorly controlled gastrointestinal symptoms. The study revealed that 60% of women with endometriosis responded to a low FODMAP diet, reporting clinically significant improvements in gastrointestinal symptoms. Improvements were also seen for abdominal pain, bloating, stool form (fewer loose stools) and quality of life. Given the high prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms among women with endometriosis (affecting >75% of sufferers) and the absence of targeted treatments, this study highlights a diet therapy that could bring symptom relief to many women.
This study was supported through competitive funding from the Australian Government, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). The MRFF is designed to support research with clear potential for real-world impact.
Useful links
Monash Lens article – Could diet ease gut symptoms in endometriosis? New research offers hope.
Monash FODMAP Blog – New Research Publication – Endometriosis and the Low FODMAP Diet
Patient resource – FODMAP diet for endometriosis
WebMD Study – What Is Endo Belly?