Should I drink soy milk with ovarian cysts?

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1. Should you drink soy milk with ovarian cysts?

Ovarian cysts are tumors that contain fluid, mucus, or a solid solid texture inside. These cysts form mostly due to abnormal hormonal changes, mainly because estrogen levels are too high (hyperestrogenism).
Soy milk has always been considered as a nutritional drink with top health benefits, especially for women. Soybeans contain isoflavones (also known as phytoestrogens). Isoflavones are considered a natural estrogen because they can mimic the female hormone estrogen. Therefore, women with ovarian cysts believe that drinking soy milk or using other products derived from soy will promote higher estrogen levels in the ovaries, causing the cyst to grow a little. of the causative factors of ovarian cysts.
However, this is indeed a very wrong thought. According to researchers, isoflavones are a very weak natural estrogen that cannot be compared with the full strength of estrogen in the ovaries. The concentration of isoflavones in soybean sprouts is only 1/10000 of that of estrogen in the ovaries. The amount of natural isoflavones in daily intake is too low to cause hormonal imbalance as many people think. Therefore, the fact that women drink soy milk or use other soy products has absolutely no effect or impact on ovarian cysts.

On the contrary, nutritional sources from soy can bring many health benefits for both men and women, including:
Helps develop musculoskeletal system, fight osteoporosis Limit the risk of diabetes, especially is type 2 diabetes Reduce blood fat, good for the heart Beautify skin, anti-aging Weight control Reduce risk of breast cancer Reduce risk of prostate disease... Women with ovarian cysts still have You can drink soy milk or eat other soy foods as usual. However, do not drink too much, should only drink 1 cup of 200ml per day, depending on the condition of each person, it can be increased or decreased by an appropriate amount, limiting sugar in milk.

2. Diet for people with ovarian cysts

Usually, after being diagnosed with a cyst in the ovary, the patients will undergo conservative treatment at home combined with regular health exams, performing important tests to monitor tumor progression.
To slow down the growth of pathogens, a scientific diet combined with reasonable rest is very important. Here are some suggestions related to daily nutrition for women with ovarian cysts, you can refer to it:
2.1. Foods to eat Vegetables High-fiber foods are always at the top of the list of healthy food groups. So even if you are normally healthy or sick, vegetables or fruits are always recommended. A high-fiber diet has been shown to block the reabsorption of estrogen in the body, helping to reduce the incidence of reproductive health-related problems such as ovarian cysts and breast cancer. Cabbage, broccoli, bok choy, spinach... are vegetables rich in indole-3-carbinol, which helps release excess estrogen from the body to balance hormones.

Not only that, but vegetables are rich in important vitamins, minerals and antioxidant components that help fight harmful free radicals. Dark green leafy vegetables are an excellent source of antioxidants like beta-carotene and vitamin C. Free radicals are unstable atoms that can cause abnormal cell growth, gene mutations, and cancer. .
Fiber-rich foods are pears, oranges, lentils, and peas that contain phytochemicals that block the reabsorption of Estrogen in the body. They help prevent future risk of ovarian cancer.
Cold water fish Cold water fish such as sardines, salmon, mackerel, herring, tuna contain a lot of Omega-3. Omega-3-rich foods are part of a hormone-balanced and cancer-preventing diet. Omega-3s are key to overcoming hormone-related problems like ovarian cysts. So make sure to maintain your menu with these healthy foods.
Iron-rich foods People with ovarian cysts should add natural iron to the body through the consumption of foods rich in these trace elements such as tofu, eggs, chicken, mussels, oysters, and seafood. Ovarian cysts often cause menstrual disorders, specifically menorrhagia for many days in women. The gradual loss of blood will cause health to quickly deteriorate, the amount of iron stored is not enough to compensate, so it is necessary to supplement.
Not only that, when the cyst grows more, it can cause torsion or rupture, causing acute ischemia. Even after treatment, the cyst incision also loses a certain amount of blood. Therefore, one of the safest and most practical ways to supplement is to eat foods rich in iron to increase blood production in the body to avoid the negative consequences caused by cysts.

White meat White meat is meat that comes from poultry (chicken, geese, duck, ...) or fish. White meat is low in calories, but high in unsaturated fats (good fats). These meats are easy to digest, and are rich in healthy nutrients and have the ability to eliminate harmful cholesterol from the body. Therefore, you should eat less red meat dishes in your daily meals and instead have white meat dishes that are both delicious and healthy.
Whole grains Whole grains (flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts) are part of a hormonally balanced diet – the key to overcoming hormone-related problems like tumors ovarian cysts . Flaxseed has been shown to be effective in lowering the body's androgen levels, which tend to increase in this condition. Chickpeas are rich in Phytoestrogens which are considered a natural form of estrogen with hormone balancing effects. significantly on the female body. Phytoestrogens reduce the amount of harmful Estrogen in the body and stimulate the liver to produce Sex Hormone-binding Globulin (SHBG), which helps control the amount of Estrogen and Testosterone in balance. The above is information related to the diet. care for patients with ovarian cysts. Each patient has a unique health condition, so when sick you should consider nutritional advice from medical professionals to get the most suitable menu to help prevent cyst problems and stay healthy. good every day.

2.2. Foods to avoid Red meat Women with ovarian cysts should limit their intake of red meat such as beef, pork, lamb...According to the announcement of WHO - World Health Organization, all kinds of meat red is classified as a potentially carcinogenic substance in group 2A.
The source of cancer from consuming red meats is because these meats are very high in cholesterol and saturated fat. Not to mention, cattle raised for meat are injected with a lot of growth hormone, so when their meat is absorbed into the body, it can cause hormone disorders - the cause of which leads to the formation of new cysts. The same goes for processed red meats such as sausages, bacon...
Therefore, to prevent the risk of ovarian cancer formation due to malignant cysts women should limit adding this type of food in their daily menu. If the meal includes red meat, try to prepare it in a simple form, avoid frying or over-baking to prevent the risk of cancer as well as other health problems such as heart disease, diabetes. , arthritis ...
Fast food Like red meat, fast foods are often processed with a lot of fat and spices. Therefore, they are also a potential risk for ovarian cysts to become cancerous. These foods are high in fat but poor in nutrients, they only satisfy your taste buds without providing any health benefits. So get rid of these foods.
Sweet foods Although "sweet foods" are not a direct cause of cancer, they are a favorable factor leading to conditions that can progress to cancer.

Recently, according to a study by scientists in Canada published in the journal Clinical Investigation, people who eat a lot of sugar may have hormonal disorders. When blood glucose and fructose levels are high, they disable a protein called SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin) that regulates the production of two main female and male hormones, estrogen and male hormone. Testosterone. This can cause acne, women with uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, uterine cancer, even infertility.
In addition to the diet, the sick person also needs to keep his mind at ease. Find ways to relax, don't let yourself be stressed, lose sleep because this will make the condition worse, affecting the treatment process. In summary, ovarian cysts are a very common disease in women, this is a disease that can be completely treated if detected early, so regular health checkups are extremely necessary. In order to help customers detect and treat other gynecological diseases early, Vinmec International General Hospital has a basic gynecological examination and screening package, which helps customers detect inflammatory diseases early and help treat diseases. Easy, inexpensive treatment. Screening detects gynecological cancer (cervical cancer) early even when there are no symptoms.
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