Priority 29 from the Endometriosis PSP

UNCERTAINTY: What is the efficacy of dietary regimes and/or nutritional supplements (e.g. non-dairy, gluten-free, vitamin B6, fish oils, black cohosh) in managing the symptoms of endometriosis? (JLA PSP Priority 29)
Overall ranking 29
JLA question ID 0051/29
Explanatory note Not available for this PSP
Evidence No details yet available of evidence considered by this PSP
Health Research Classification System category Reproductive health and childbirth
Extra information provided by this PSP
Original uncertainty examples What is the relationship between endometriosis and certain foods eg. Dairy: it is well known that avoiding these foods can improve symptoms   ~  What is the best method to naturally relieve pain through diet?  ~  does following an endo diet (removing wheat) really make a difference on our symptoms?  ~  Is there any sense in the dietary advice to avoid caffeine? There seems to be strong anecdotal evidence but doctors say there's no point.  ~  Is black cohosh (liquid, it goes under my tongue) good for balancing symptoms?  ~ Can high strength Omega-3 fish oil help to reduce Inflammation in Endometriosis 
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PSP information
PSP unique ID 0051
PSP name Endometriosis
Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. 72 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website)
Date of priority setting workshop 25 April 2017