Endometriosis Resource Library
Every woman's endometriosis journey is different. My aim is to provide you with evidence-based resources so you can be empowered to make decisions that are best for YOUR LIFE, while living with endometriosis.
Knowledge is powerful, and understanding your body is the first step toward healing.
This endometriosis resource library is designed to help you understand endometriosis beyond the diagnosis. Whether you are newly diagnosed, have been struggling for years, or are supporting someone you love, the following sections explore the key drivers of endometriosis, its impact on the whole body, and the evidence-informed natural strategies that can help you regain control of your health.
THE FACTS
Endometriosis affects more than 196 million women worldwide. In Australia, it affects 1 in 7–10 women, with this number increasing as diagnosis times shorten. The chances are that you either have endometriosis yourself, or someone you love does.
It is the most common, benign gynaecological disease, and is characterised by chronic inflammatory endometrial-like tissue growing outside the uterus. These growths are most commonly found within the peritoneal cavity; however, in rare cases, they can occur outside the abdominal cavity, including the lungs and diaphragm.
The exact cause and progression of endometriosis remain unclear. However, research suggests that hormonal, neurological, and immune system factors all play crucial roles in the development of both the disease and its symptoms.
THE SYMPTOMS
Endometriosis is often associated with infertility and causes long-term pain in many, though not all women with the condition. In addition to these commonly reported symptoms, women may experience a broad range of other symptoms that significantly impact quality of life, including bowel and bladder disturbances, fatigue, and depression to name a few.
This wide spectrum of symptoms contributes to delayed and mis-diagnosis. A definitive diagnosis typically requires surgery, which is a major factor in the significant delay many women experience between the onset of symptoms and formal diagnosis. In addition, period pain in young women is frequently dismissed, further contributing to the 4–11 year delay in diagnosis (Agarwal et al., 2019). It is also estimated that 6–10% of cases remain undiagnosed (Morassutto et al., 2016), suggesting that the commonly cited figure of 10% prevalence is conservative.
THE CURE
Currently, there is no universally recognised cure for endometriosis, whether pharmaceutical, surgical, or natural (Adilbayeva & Kunz, 2024).
Available medical treatments often have limited effectiveness, may carry significant side effects or risks, and recurrence of symptoms is common. For example, progesterone therapy is considered a mainstay treatment; however, progesterone resistance occurs in up to 40% of patients.
Whilst there is no cure, symptom relief, disease management can be enhanced when undertaking a natural treatment protocol that addresses the fundamental and underlying drivers and provide sufferers with improved quality of life and reduced pain.
You deserve better support for your endometriosis.
Book a free 15-minute info chat with me to talk about your symptoms, your goals, and whether a natural medicine approach could help you move forward.
Endometriosis Food & Lifestyle
Hi, I'm Sari Young, a qualified Naturopath and Registered Nurse, and I too have lived with endometriosis.
Faced with my own infertility journey, it was this diagnosis and lack of treatment options that drove me towards natural therapies to find effective, natural treatments. This sparked a passion within me to embrace natural therapies and I began studying Naturopathy to broaden my experience so I could help other women living with endometriosis.
Today I work with people from all walks of life dealing with a variety of health issues, but my special interest is women with endometriosis because I know first hand how debilitating this disease can be, how big an impact it has on your quality of life and how much of a difference natural treatments can make.
Today I live on a rural property with my husband and four children and have the privilege of working with women just like you, to make positive change in your endometriosis journey.
I look forward to supporting you either through this resource library, or working with you 1:1 so you are fully informed and have the information you need to make empowered decisions to improve your quality of life.
Sari