Kendrick Lamar Dancer, Storm DeBarge, Reveals She Has Endometriosis — 5 Things To Know About The Disease - Page 4

4. How to Manage It

There is no cure for endometriosis but there are certain steps you can take to help get through it. Since she’s been dealing with it for almost two decades, DeBarge told the hosts that she’s learning better ways to manage her condition for the seven days she has to endure it. 

She said, “I think as I’m getting older I’m figuring how to deal with it better so I’ve changed my diet. Certain things you don’t do a week before. Just making sure you’re happy you’re not around stress or anything like that. Taking the tea seven days before my cycle starts and just doing the things.”

Healthline reported that higher rates of endometriosis were found in women who ate more foods that are high trans fat and had a high consumption for red meat. Studies also show that one should avoid foods that cause inflammation like alcohol, caffeine and gluten. Drinking things like green tea can help alleviate the symptoms of endometriosis. 

There is also the option of taking hormonal medication like oral contraceptive or progestins to decrease or stop menstrual periods and the growth of endometriosis.