I came across your post because I am having a really hectic month with my PMS - I actually have the more severe version PMDD and have been prescribed an anti depressant by my gynaecologist. It was all much better on the medicine until I cut out dairy and meat 6 weeks ago and started consuming A LOT of soy. I started having soya milk in my tea (and I drink quite a few cups a day), in my cereal and then would have some form of soy as part of my dinner. I did not realise the correlation and the effects of the lectin in soy and how it can mess with your hormones if they are already rather sensitive. So, as of today I am going to try and cut the soya out because this is unbearable! It is the only thing that could have cause this drastic change. Please share your thoughts. Thank you.
I suspect it is due to the following which I came across:
Soy products contain estrogen-like compounds that your body processes much like its own estrogen. Intake of soy has varying effects on the women who consume it. Some find it helps their menstrual, infertility and menopausal conditions, while others find the opposite to be true. According to the American Cancer Society, soy's effects on the body need more rigorous study and until those studies provide definitive answers, it's best to be cautious about your soy intake. This is especially true of people with hormonally-sensitive menstrual cycle disorders, like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or estrogen dominance. Increased estrogen, like that found in soy products, might effect your menstrual cycle in one or more of the following ways.
Suppressed Hormones
Women who ingest high levels of soy might find changes in their hormone cycles, as soy can suppress hormones associated with ovulation. Women who consumed 60 g of soy protein experienced decreases in follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) in a study conducted by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. These changes affected ovulation by suppressing egg production and maturation. These changes could equal decreased fertility for women who consume large amounts of soy. Still, the amount of soy in question is not a commonly consumed amount. It's equivalent to drinking 36 oz. of soy milk per day for a month, according to Baby Hopes. Further study needs to be conducted to determine the effects of average soy consumption on LH and FSH levels.
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I came across your post because I am having a really hectic month with my PMS - I actually have the more severe version PMDD and have been prescribed an anti depressant by my gynaecologist. It was all much better on the medicine until I cut out dairy and meat 6 weeks ago and started consuming A LOT of soy. I started having soya milk in my tea (and I drink quite a few cups a day), in my cereal and then would have some form of soy as part of my dinner. I did not realise the correlation and the effects of the lectin in soy and how it can mess with your hormones if they are already rather sensitive. So, as of today I am going to try and cut the soya out because this is unbearable! It is the only thing that could have cause this drastic change. Please share your thoughts. Thank you.
I suspect it is due to the following which I came across:
Soy products contain estrogen-like compounds that your body processes much like its own estrogen. Intake of soy has varying effects on the women who consume it. Some find it helps their menstrual, infertility and menopausal conditions, while others find the opposite to be true. According to the American Cancer Society, soy's effects on the body need more rigorous study and until those studies provide definitive answers, it's best to be cautious about your soy intake. This is especially true of people with hormonally-sensitive menstrual cycle disorders, like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or estrogen dominance. Increased estrogen, like that found in soy products, might effect your menstrual cycle in one or more of the following ways.
Suppressed Hormones
Women who ingest high levels of soy might find changes in their hormone cycles, as soy can suppress hormones associated with ovulation. Women who consumed 60 g of soy protein experienced decreases in follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) in a study conducted by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. These changes affected ovulation by suppressing egg production and maturation. These changes could equal decreased fertility for women who consume large amounts of soy. Still, the amount of soy in question is not a commonly consumed amount. It's equivalent to drinking 36 oz. of soy milk per day for a month, according to Baby Hopes. Further study needs to be conducted to determine the effects of average soy consumption on LH and FSH levels.
SOURCE: http://www.livestrong.com/article/106018-effects-soy-menstrual-cycle/
Would love to hear your thoughts / recommendations or any share experiences.
Thank you.
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