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When doing the fertility cleanse, should you stop taking any supplements you are taking at the time? (evening primrose oil and DIM)

Evening Primrose Oil and DIM should not be used during the cleanse. Some supplements are fine, Maca, Prenatal Vitamins, other vitamins, ect. Let us know if you have other questions!

Dalene, I have read that milk thistle can have estrogen properties. I have too much estrogen. Would that be safe for me? Also, I have had endometrial cancer int he past (very earl stage 1) that has just been confirmed all gone recently. Is it ok to do the cleanse?

Please site your source that states Milk Thistle can have estrogen like properties. Through my research I have not found this to be true, but I am only human and if you have a reputable source for this information please let us know.

Milk Thistle protects the liver by helping renew its cells. This also helps the livers metabolic function. It is extremely effective in treating hepatiis, juandice or conditons where there is stress on the liver: alchohol consumption, infection or chemotherapy. Use of milk thistle has also been found to limit damage done by chemotherapy, when used during this treatment.

The cleanse may be a great option for you, but if you are concerned please talk to your doctor about where your body is at in its healing process. Did you have to take medications for your cancer that may have affected your liver health?

Thanks Dalene,

here is the site that I got the milk thistle info from http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/herbsvi ... histle.htm


The treatment I had for the cancer was taking megestrol and having D&C's

There is a theoretical risk that milk thistle could have an estrogen-like effect, so people with hormone-sensitive conditions such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids or cancers of the breast, uterus and ovaries should avoid milk thistle, particularly the above ground parts of the plant.*

Theoretical, theoretically=speculation, in theory, hypothetical

It is up to you to decide if this plant would be best to avoid for your particular situation or work with a naturopath who can work one on one with you to determine if this plant is best for you.

I am also concerned that this About.com article has no studies sited or references.

The safety of milk thistle in pregnant or nursing women is unknown.*

In my experience Milk Thistle increases mother's milk and is safe to take while breastfeeding when a mother needs help increasing her milk supply.

*http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/herbsvitaminsad/a/Milk_Thistle.htm