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This EndoLife

Cyclical Influences on the Endo Belly

Jul 26, 2026 · 15 min · 9 segments

Today’s episode is a brief introduction to the mystery of the endo belly in the luteal phase, and some pointers to get you started…

Today’s episode is a brief introduction to the mystery of the endo belly in the luteal phase, and some pointers to get you started. References 1\) https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/22/7176#B44-jcm-12-07176 2\) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9150547/ 3) Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the Menstrual Cy cle - PubMed, Change in bowel habits during menstruation: are IBD pat i ents different? - PubMed 4) https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/hypertensionaha.107.107136 , https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3154522/, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3984489/ 5) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4527267/, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7883586/, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3901893/ ***Podcasts*** Flax oestro gen metabolism Flax constipation Improving progesterone Kiwis for constipation Magnesium ci trate Ginger Peppermint **Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?** ***Ways to work with me:*** ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠‍ ‍**- £500 off this July.** [Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching](/endosessions) [SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching](/sibosessions) [Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course](/live-thrive-with-endo) ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ **Affiliate Partnerships** mBIOTA -mBIOTA Elemental is the next generation of the elemental diet and is developed with leading gastroenterologists and food scientists. It’s both clinically effective and easy to drink. And for eligible United States customers, mBIOTA Elemental can be purchased with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) funds. You can learn more about the formula at mbiota.com and get 20% off with code ENDOLIFE (all caps). Code is valid for the two-week protocol and until June 14th. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DUFFJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop- Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE ***Free resources:*** This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠

Today’s episode is a brief introduction to the mystery of the endo belly in the luteal phase, and some pointers to get you started…

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Speakers: Jessica DuffinHost

Top entities: irritable bowel syndrome×6 MDPI PubMed Central×11 Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth×12 Inflammatory bowel disease×2

Show signals: SuitabilitySafeBiasNot politicalAudience≈15k followers

Is Endobelly Really Cyclical?3:21 – 4:51

Jessica DuffinHost

3:21

Now, recent research suggests that the endobelly is cyclical.

Jessica DuffinHost

3:27

This was discussed in, I think it was a review paper or a narrative review, something like that, but the researchers didn't actually run any studies to kind of Not necessarily validate that claim, because they based that cyclical, saying it was cyclical, on the history of what people with endo have said.

Jessica DuffinHost

3:49

But it wasn't like a study, like, oh, they did a study, and they measured that people's endo belly was worse in the luteal phase, etc., I my experience, I do not see this to be the case, at least in my work.

Jessica DuffinHost

4:04

Most of my clients have endo-beddy daily, and for some it worsens in the luteal phase, but it's present most of the time.

Jessica DuffinHost

4:14

Now, last night in our mass class, I actually asked the group if they have cyclical endobelly, or if it happens all of the time.

Jessica DuffinHost

4:24

And all of them who replied said that they had endobelly nearly every day.

Jessica DuffinHost

4:29

Now, everyone is different, of course, and for you, the endobelly may show up only in your luteal phase, but for a number of us, it is a regular occurrence.

Jessica DuffinHost

4:38

Now, having said that, there is valid science behind why your endobelly or IBS issues may worsen in the luteal phase, and today I want to talk about three of these key issues.

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Is Endobelly Really Cyclical?3:21 – 4:51

Jessica DuffinHost

3:21

Now, recent research suggests that the endobelly is cyclical.

Jessica DuffinHost

3:27

This was discussed in, I think it was a review paper or a narrative review, something like that, but the researchers didn't actually run any studies to kind of Not necessarily validate that claim, because they based that cyclical, saying it was cyclical, on the history of what people with endo have said.

Jessica DuffinHost

3:49

But it wasn't like a study, like, oh, they did a study, and they measured that people's endo belly was worse in the luteal phase, etc., I my experience, I do not see this to be the case, at least in my work.

Jessica DuffinHost

4:04

Most of my clients have endo-beddy daily, and for some it worsens in the luteal phase, but it's present most of the time.

Jessica DuffinHost

4:14

Now, last night in our mass class, I actually asked the group if they have cyclical endobelly, or if it happens all of the time.

Jessica DuffinHost

4:24

And all of them who replied said that they had endobelly nearly every day.

Jessica DuffinHost

4:29

Now, everyone is different, of course, and for you, the endobelly may show up only in your luteal phase, but for a number of us, it is a regular occurrence.

Jessica DuffinHost

4:38

Now, having said that, there is valid science behind why your endobelly or IBS issues may worsen in the luteal phase, and today I want to talk about three of these key issues.

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