It may have contributed to an irregular menstrual cycle or not. There is just no way for me to know. Please consider not drinking soymilk. Switch to almond, oat, hemp or cashew milk instead. If you are concerned, please consider seeing your gynecologist.

Best Wishes,

Dalene

Using soy isoflavones, especially when self prescribed are not very effective or the best option. I feel that supporting and nourishing the systems that produce and control hormones is best. You can do this through good nutrition, herbs, supplements and natural therapies rather than manipulate the hormones.

Many people think that soy isoflavones are natures Clomid and will stimulate ovulation. Clomid binds to estrogen receptor cells and blocks them in the hypothalamus. Once these are blocked your brain no longer receives signals from estrogen. This tricks you body into thinking you have low levels of estrogen (which is released from your follicles as they are maturing). This confuses your body and then Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GNRH) signals release of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) which signals the follicle to release estrogen. The hope is that the Clomid will increase FSH production which will stimulate the follicles to release estrogen and then ovulation will occur.

The problem with using soy isoflavones in the same way is that they bind weakly to estrogen receptor sites. So while some of the soy isoflavones are binding others are just creating excess estrogen. There is also insufficient data supporting the use of soy isoflavones in this way. The research goes back and forth, some say it will work for some people and other studies show that soy isoflavones have potential risk of damaging the Thyroid as well as decreasing fertility.”

-From Fertility Herbs and Supplements Q&A

Honestly I have never had a woman say that she had really positive results using soy isoflavones this way. I find that most women end up creating more hormonal imbalance in the body. Once this happens you are back tracking; trying to figure out how to balance hormones even more than before. Vitex takes at least 6-12 months to be effective. I think most women give up on it too soon. I know that when you are wanting a baby it can seem like forever to have to use an herb for months to a year, but this is how vitex works, slowly over time, through consistent use. Do you also follow a PCOS specific diet, if not that is going to make a huge impact on your health. If you are wanting to know the best way to use NPC for PCOS please review our Progesterone Fertility Guide! Because of the way soy products are produced, marketed and sold, we feel that soy products in the diet or through isoflavone supplements contain concentrated forms of phytoestrogens, which may lead to estrogen dominance, exacerbating estrogen dominant conditions like PCOS.

8 great steps to reducing PCOS:
1. Balance your daily protein with equal amount carbohydrates
2. Eat low glycemic index foods
3. Eat a diet high in fiber
4. Eat 5 meals a day
5. Eat essential fatty acids daily
6. Exercise 30 min. 5 days a week
7. Eat Organic
8. Quit Coffee

Best Wishes,

Dalene

Have you experienced heavy periods before? Only eating soy milk with cereal for a week should not really affect your bleeding time or the lining of your uterus. I have never heard of Royal Jelly supplementation causing extreme heavy bleeding during the menstrual cycle before. I am not sure. If you think they may have played a role, it is always best to stop them and see if there is a change. If you would like to learn more about heavy menstrual cycles please go to this link: http://natural-fertility-info.com/heavy-menstrual-bleeding.html

If you are very concerned please contact your doctor.

Best Wishes,

Dalene

Thank you for sharing your interesting story on how to make soy milk at home.

Warmly,

Dalene

Soy lecithin is a necessary ingredient for many products; it is used as an emulsifier. It is in very trace amounts and should not affect you much.

All the best,

Dalene

If you are very concerned about how this drink supplement may have effected your fertility you may want to see a doctor and get your hormone levels tested as well as get a full check-up to make sure your body is recovering from your deteriorated health. Your health may increase again through a wholefood nutrient dense diet and good wholefood multivitamin as well as some herbs and supplements. You may also want to learn about Fertility Cleansing for Men.

You can also learn about the best natural remedies to boost overall men’s fertility and sperm health and count while reducing excess estrogen at this link: http://natural-fertility-info.com/mens-fertility

Best wishes,

Dalene

We are not doctors we are herbalists. There are many other beans out there, if you are just only using soy beans everyday for your son’s food you may want to try some others out. Pinto, black, garbanzo, kidney, lentils. Just some ideas! Soy beans are fine in moderation.

Best Wishes,

Dalene

There is no one food that is going to increase your fertility. Eating a variety of whole foods that are nutrient dense is best. If you would like to learn more about a Nutrient Dense Fertility Diet please go to this link: http://natural-fertility-info.com/fertility-diet

Have a good day,

Dalene