Introduction:

Many women with endometriosis experience more than pelvic pain — they deal with bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and other digestive discomforts. These symptoms are often misdiagnosed or dismissed as IBS or stress. But beneath the surface, something else may be going on. One often-overlooked factor? Candida overgrowth.

The Gut-Endometriosis Connection

Candida is a type of yeast that naturally lives in your gut, skin, and mucous membranes. In small amounts, it’s harmless. But when it grows unchecked — often due to antibiotics, sugar-heavy diets, or immune dysfunction — it can disrupt the gut microbiome and trigger chronic inflammation.

This matters because women with endometriosis already experience elevated inflammatory responses and altered immune function. Candida overgrowth may add fuel to the fire — worsening pelvic pain, disrupting digestion, and impacting hormonal balance.

Common Symptoms That Overlap with Candida Overgrowth & Endometriosis:

• Persistent bloating or digestive discomfort

• Cyclical GI issues tied to menstruation

• Chronic fatigue, especially after eating

• Brain fog

• Frequent vaginal yeast infections

• Food sensitivities or sugar cravings
  

Why It’s Often Missed

Many women are told these digestive symptoms are unrelated to their hormonal issues — or worse, that they’re “normal.” But if you’re experiencing gut and hormone symptoms together, your body may be sounding the alarm for a deeper imbalance.

At Hormone Health with Dr. Brown, we don’t stop at surface-level symptoms. Dr. Brown uses advanced diagnostic tools and virtual consultations to help women uncover complex patterns — including gut-hormone connections like candida overgrowth.

The Takeaway:

Endometriosis isn’t just a reproductive condition — it’s a whole-body disease. And for many women, healing begins in the gut. If your symptoms have been dismissed or labeled as unrelated, it’s time to ask better questions and look deeper.

If this blog resonated with you, it may be time to speak with someone who truly listens. Dr. Brown is here to help. Visit https://hormonehealthwithdrbrown.com/.