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The effects of estrogen dominance on your fertility

October 16, 2017 by Dr Julie Vecera

How lucky we are to live in this modern world with access to almost anything we want and whenever we want it, right?  Familiar with estrogen dominance?

Unfortunately, we’re being over-exposed to endocrine disruptions in our advanced and heavy consuming industrialized world. Endocrine disruptions such as xenoestrogens can be found in our everyday life in things such as, shampoo, water, foods and even the air we breath. These xenoestrogens can lead to estrogen dominance because they mimic the functions of our natural estrogens and attach themselves to our cell’s receptors then taking over the natural estrogens abilities. This then causes estrogen dominance which can cause menstrual issues, fibroids, cysts, weight gain, tumors, thyroid issues, PMS and even breast cancer.

Xenoestrogens can be found in :

  • foods that have been exposed to pesticides and insecticides
  • many shampoos, soaps, cosmetics and lotions
  • soft plastics
  • animal products which have been fed growth hormones
  • tap water
  • non-organic soy products
  • some menstrual products which contain chlorine
  • dryer sheets
  • artificial sweeteners

So what can we do to help rid the body of this excess estrogen? Well, start looking after your liver! The liver is the one that decides if estrogen is going to stay in its healthy form or be converted into cancer-causing estrogens. Eat plenty of green vegetables, good quality proteins, filtered water and plenty of sleep. The liver, thyroid and adrenal glands all work together to keep our hormones in balance so live a balanced healthy life to support their functions and eat plenty of anti-inflammatory foods.

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    At The Fertility Pod (formerly Bump Acupuncture & Nutrition), our focus is on the physical and emotional state of the person as a whole.  This means looking at being in optimum health to maximize the chances of fertility and the ability to bounce back after the pregnancy.  Whether you are trying to get pregnant naturally, or are needing that extra bit of IVF support, we are there with you.  For this reason we have created the Fertility Lifestyle Program to help guide you through the journey of becoming pregnant.

    All treatments are designed specifically for your particular needs through a combination of IVF acupuncture, nutritional advice, herbal medicine and massage. Our clinic provides a place to relax between appointments both before and after your embryo transfer.  We want to fill the voids we have experienced throughout the IVF process. Pre/Post embryo transfer acupuncture is done at our Monash IVF locations in Brighton East, Hawthorn and Clayton as well as our Carlton Wellness Centre.

    We are pleased to now be treating in Brighton East at the Melbourne Fertility & Endosurgery Centre.

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    Carlton, Vic 3053
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