Dr Barnard offers this explanation for menstrual pains: “The more estrogen-based foods you consume, the more likely your uterine lining becomes abnormally thick. As a result, when it begins to break down during the menstrual cycle, this process creates more prostaglandins, resulting in higher levels of pain.” Adoption of a low fat, high fiber diet helps.

What do Dr Neal Barnard and Dr Michael Greger have to say about menstrual pain and Whole Food Plant-Based diet? In addition, are there specific foods known to help?

A collection of articles and videos by Dr Greger on fibroids.