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Re: f Natural Medications
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 14 May 2002 03:12:13 -0500 (CDT)
Now I am really confused! I thought that those with PCOS have a similar
problem as those with endometriosis -- too much estrogen, not enough
progestin?! I am confused. Thank you for mentioning these suggestions
though, as I am always interested in trying to heal my body as naturally
as possible. Could you give us the link to which you found this
article?
At Mon, 13 May 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>Hi
>I read an article recently about natural alternatives, or at least things to
>take that are not so brutal to your body.
>Eating more plant oestrogens such as lentils, chickpeas(whatever they are?)
>and soya products. It also mentioned the plant extract D.I.M which helps
>regulate oestrogen levels, reduces the symptoms of PMS and plycystic ovaries
>and may cut the risk of breast cancer. But please check all this out with
>your doctor before you try anything, as I haven't tried it yet, but will
>check with my consultant.
>Also someone mentioned that they don't see their doctor much whilst on
>Clomid. I have been told that if you are prone to cysts then Clomid can
>makethings worse some months so you MUST have regular scans to check this
>out, as left undetected, the cysts will build up with each month of Clomid
>useage.
>Hope this helps someone
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