Infertility Support Group

In vitro fertilization is one of the most common and utilized ways of treating conception problems. This support group is dedicated to those beginning their journey with IVF and needing support. Join the community and share your experiences, advice, and story with people going through similar challenges starting a family.

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htag 09/09/2007

has anyone ever heard that you should avoid soy products when your trying to conceive? And what do they do to prevent it from happening? I'm lactose intolerant. I used to drink soy milk, until I heard that. I stopped, and got pregnant (and miscarried). Is this all coincidence?

kimbochi 09/09/2007

I think that soy can somehow effect estrogen. I use almond milk and veggie cheese.

deleted_user 09/09/2007

soy has phytoestrogen in it, and can not only upset endometriosis, but also heightens your estrogen levels and throws your hormones off balance.

there is a whole list of foods you should avoid, i think it's worth looking into.

KaybeyBaby 09/09/2007

I personally really like rice milk...

deleted_user 09/11/2007

Wow...I've never heard of this. I will have to look up the "avoid" food list now. :) Thanks for posting.

deleted_user 09/11/2007

So I have soy yogurt today for lunch..that will effect my chances of conceiving?

I think this daily strength has actually made me more depressed and stressed out!!

deleted_user 09/11/2007

I have never heard this. My SIL is a vegan and only eats/drinks soy products and she has 2 healthy boys. Also, not sure where this list of foods to avoid is located - can someone point me in its direction?
I would check with my doctor before changing anything....

deleted_user 09/11/2007

there are different reasons for infertility, and i think it should be noted that if you have low estradiol levels then soy products could HELP with those levels. ask your doctors to be sure :)

deleted_user 09/12/2007

I agree w/ Raychel. Besides - think about how many women in China, Japan, and other Asian countries get pregnant, and soy is a huge part of their diet!

deleted_user 09/12/2007

I am reading this book called the infertility cure and it has different diets for different symptoms. In it , it says that (I forget which) women who have symptom x shouldn't eat soy and some should. I've been a vegetarian for 15 years, I recently cut back on my soy and started drinking almond milk and I did get pg, but it ended up being ectopic.

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