using Soy to ovulate?

I have been doing some research on ovulating with PCOS naturally instead of with clomid... and came across something interesting that i wanted to share...

"The phytoestrogens in soy are thought to act in a manner similar to that of drugs like clomid. In other words, clomid (and the phytoestrogens in soy) have anti-estrogen like properties. They fool your body into thinking that your estrogen levels are low. This causes a release of FSH and LH which helps to stimulate follicle production.

The soy product most used is called Soy Isoflavones. You can buy them at Wal Mart. The brand name is Spring Valley and can be found in the vitamin section by the pharmacy. They are 40mg per pill (check the bottle and make sure). It works similar to clomid. You take it on the same cd as you would clomid and a dosage according to what works for you and it will/ has been known to help PCOSers ovulate.

The dose that is best to start with is 80 mg on CD 3-7 or 5-9. If you don't O from that dose then you should move up until you do. There have been some that have taken it late in their cycle and it has helped with O. I took it and 4 days later Oed. Didn't get PG but it is something to think about if you have a very long cycle you can take it for 5 days."


Anyone heard of this before?

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I would be very leary of using Soy with PCOS due to the elevated estrogen levels. At least on Clomid you're monitored by a doctor. If the estrogen gets too high it will throw all the other hormoes out of whack and may make the issues worse. JMHO...

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thank you for that info, i am clueless!

if anyone is interested this is some interesting info on the soy thing too..

soy in place of clomid

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Sadly, I'm a living with the PCOS diagnosis for 9 yrs now. When it comes to TTC and what to/not to eat I've read it all! I haven't had a diet soda in over a year b/c I learned that artificial sweetners can increase your testosterone levels by numbing the body's receptors. Who knew?
Soy is more controversial but I don't want anything un-monitored going on with my hormones.

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wow, diet soda? thats crazy.. ive had pcos for years also, but only recently started ttc so wasnt too worried about it before now

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Posted by an9elic

wow, diet soda? thats crazy.. ive had pcos for years also, but only recently started ttc so wasnt too worried about it before now

Message edited 7/22/2009 10:13:04 PM.