I've read that's it's really bad. But wednsday is dollar oatmeal day at Jamba! They make it with blueberries, raspberries, no sugar...and soymilk. So, why is it so bad??
1-20-09 BFP third month of Follistim IUI
02-19-09 MC
06-24-09 MC
July IUI Follistim Ganirelix Ovidrel Crinone=BFN
Aug. IUI Follistim Ganirelix ovidrel Crinone=BFP= scared sh**less
10-12-09 MC = 1 ectopic 1 perfect
Dec. IUI Gonal-F Ganirelix Ovidrel Crinone Lovenox
01-02-10 BFP=scared sh**less again
01-06-10 CP
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March 2010 - IVF in progress
converted to IUI
03-30-10 BFN
April 2010 - IVF - BFFN
June 2010 - IVF - BFFN
July IUI BFP!
March 26 2011 Gracie is here!
I've only heard that soy in excess is bad. One serving should be perfectly fine.
IVF #1 BFN... IVF #2 BFP! TWINS!
Twins born too early at 23 weeks due to incompetent cervix
FET #1, IUI #1, 2, 3, 4 - all BFN
IVF #3 BFP!!! IT'S A BOY! Born July 16th, 2011
FET #2 BFP! Due February 15, 2013
My RE had it listed as a thing to avoid while I was stimming. From what I understand soy can affect the amount of estrogen in your system.
A lot of years and a million tears finally led me to you.
After 7 years trying to concieve, 3 failed IUIs and 2 failed IVFs, my third IVF was a success!
My Christmas baby turned into a turkey bird! Dillon Richard was born at 34 weeks, 5 days on November 28, 2009 after 10 weeks on bedrest for preeclampsia.
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I tried using soy supplements to make my cycle days shorter, back about a year ago before I was seeing a specialist. It didn't work. I don't think it would be a problem unless you had way too much of it.
TTC Child #1 Sept '08, Dx: Unexplained, DOR
2 IUI's = BFN, m/c, IVF 1 = 0 embies to put back, IVF 2 = BFN, IVF 3 = cancelled, IVF 4 = BFP with 1 embie. Our son came into our life on 9/28/11. We are in love!
I recall reading somewhere that soy was bad, but can't remember where or what it said.... (very helpful, I know). I also remember reading about peas being harmful to fertility... probably from the same source. I'm with everyone else, IMO, one serving isn't going to make a difference.
Crohn's resulting in colectomy with J-Pouch surgery in 2000/2001.
TTC since August 2008
IVF#1: BFFN; IVF#2: BFN; FET with new RE: BFN
IVF#3: ER 1/15; ET 1/20; Beta#1 1/29: 339!
Twins girls born via c/s at 37w/3d!!
"Let it go, this too shall pass."
I think soy has plant estrogen in it. But, I agree w/ pps that you probably would have to eat it in mass quantities to make a difference. If it was really that potent, wouldn't they just have people eat some edamame to build their lining, etc.?
TTC in 2008. Stage II/III endo, Hashimotos hypothyroid, low morph (3%).
2 cycles Clomid/Ovidrel/TI/Crinone=BFN.
IUI #1 - 4 Follistim/Ovidrel/IUI/Crinone = BFN.
IVF #1 - Antagonist w/ ICSI 4/10. 17 retrieved, 5DT of 2, BFN
IVF #2 - Long Lupron w/ ICSI 6/10. 15 retrieved, 3DT of 2, BFFN!!
Lap 7/21/10
IVF #3 - Clomid/Antagonist w/ ICSI 10/10. 14 retreived, 3DT of 3, BFP 10/20 but m/c. No HB 11/15/10 - D&C 11/17/10.
FET - 2 blasts, 1 survived the thaw. Transfer 2/19. Beta #1 3/1 375, Beta #2 3/3 885, Beta #3 3/8 4261, Beta #4 3/11 9005. U/S 3/8 1 sac 1 yolk, U/S 3/16 1 heartbeat 114bpm!
James born Oct. 24th 2011 via c-section at 38 weeks!
Surprise BFP - Jack born April 28, 2013 via VBAC after PTL at 33 1/2 weeks!
It's my understanding that eating too much soy can cause you to produce excess estrogen; but this is only typically a problem if soy is like your only source of protein. Normalized servings of it here and there shouldn't be a problem. This info is from the dietician who works down the hall from me.
TTC since August 2008
4 cycles Femara = BFN
Dx PCOS February 2010, 1000 mg Metformin XR
IUI #1: Dexamethasone + Femara + Ovidrel + Progesterone = BFN
IUI #2: Dexamethasone + Femara + Ovidrel + Progesterone = BFP!
Our son arrived January 17, 2011!
My RE had it listed as a thing to avoid while I was stimming. From what I understand soy can affect the amount of estrogen in your system.
This. And if you have any of the fun stuff like endometriosis, or have ever had some types of cancer that are "estrogen-loving", like certain types of breast cancer, soy should generally be avoided. I figure that having tofu once in a while isn't a problem, but I'm not planning on replacing my almond milk with soy milk anytime soon.
Married 08.06 Started TTC 05.08 Me: Stage II endo, borderline high FSH DH: perfect 1 lap, 5 IUIs = 4 BFNs and 1 c/p 2 IVFs, 2 FETs = 1 BFN, 1 c/p, 1 ectopic and finally a sticky BFP in May 2011!
Soy's not "bad", but it mimics estrogen in your body. So when you are TTC or if you're on hormones, it's best to keep it in moderation. It's also something for DH to avoid while TTC. GL!
TTK 9/06 / TTC 10/08 / Twins 12/11 / Life Blog 5 REs + 3 surgical hysteroscopies for septum/lap + 3 failed IUIs IVF w/ICSI/AH & acu = BFP!, unexplained spontaneous m/c @ 8w2d (our little girl), FET w/acu = BFP!, B/G twins!, lost MP @19w, dx w/funneling cervix @20w, twins nearly lost to IC @21w, saved by rescue cerclage, 17P & 16w of bedrest Our twins born @36w4d via CS when A came foot first
I think they say to avoid soy b/c it causes your body to produce less estrogen that your body actually needs by mimicking it. Studies suggest that even in normal women, soy can result in delayed ovulation (let alone for us IFers who don't ovulate!). This was huge for me b/c I was a vegetarian for 9 years and ate several servings of soy a day. I have since cut it all out of my diet, with an occasional exception. I think the studies said the amount of soy that resulted in problems was the amount of soy equivalent to 3 servings of soy milk per day (so not as much as you'd think!), and of course this probably varies by individual.
Re: What's the deal with soy?
Twins born too early at 23 weeks due to incompetent cervix
FET #1, IUI #1, 2, 3, 4 - all BFN
IVF #3 BFP!!! IT'S A BOY! Born July 16th, 2011
FET #2 BFP! Due February 15, 2013
After 7 years trying to concieve, 3 failed IUIs and 2 failed IVFs, my third IVF was a success!
My Christmas baby turned into a turkey bird! Dillon Richard was born at 34 weeks, 5 days on November 28, 2009 after 10 weeks on bedrest for preeclampsia.
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Diagnosed PCOS & MFI-Success with IUI
TTC since August 2008
IVF#1: BFFN; IVF#2: BFN; FET with new RE: BFN
IVF#3: ER 1/15; ET 1/20; Beta#1 1/29: 339!
Twins girls born via c/s at 37w/3d!!
"Let it go, this too shall pass."
TTC in 2008. Stage II/III endo, Hashimotos hypothyroid, low morph (3%).
2 cycles Clomid/Ovidrel/TI/Crinone=BFN.
IUI #1 - 4 Follistim/Ovidrel/IUI/Crinone = BFN.
IVF #1 - Antagonist w/ ICSI 4/10. 17 retrieved, 5DT of 2, BFN
IVF #2 - Long Lupron w/ ICSI 6/10. 15 retrieved, 3DT of 2, BFFN!!
Lap 7/21/10
IVF #3 - Clomid/Antagonist w/ ICSI 10/10. 14 retreived, 3DT of 3, BFP 10/20 but m/c. No HB 11/15/10 - D&C 11/17/10.
FET - 2 blasts, 1 survived the thaw. Transfer 2/19. Beta #1 3/1 375, Beta #2 3/3 885, Beta #3 3/8 4261, Beta #4 3/11 9005. U/S 3/8 1 sac 1 yolk, U/S 3/16 1 heartbeat 114bpm!
James born Oct. 24th 2011 via c-section at 38 weeks!
Surprise BFP - Jack born April 28, 2013 via VBAC after PTL at 33 1/2 weeks!
This. And if you have any of the fun stuff like endometriosis, or have ever had some types of cancer that are "estrogen-loving", like certain types of breast cancer, soy should generally be avoided. I figure that having tofu once in a while isn't a problem, but I'm not planning on replacing my almond milk with soy milk anytime soon.
Started TTC 05.08
Me: Stage II endo, borderline high FSH
DH: perfect
1 lap, 5 IUIs = 4 BFNs and 1 c/p
2 IVFs, 2 FETs = 1 BFN, 1 c/p, 1 ectopic and finally a sticky BFP in May 2011!
1 FET in Aug 2013 = BFP!
5 REs + 3 surgical hysteroscopies for septum/lap + 3 failed IUIs
IVF w/ICSI/AH & acu = BFP!, unexplained spontaneous m/c @ 8w2d (our little girl),
FET w/acu = BFP!, B/G twins!, lost MP @19w, dx w/funneling cervix @20w,
twins nearly lost to IC @21w, saved by rescue cerclage, 17P & 16w of bedrest
Our twins born @36w4d via CS when A came foot first
Thankful for every day