Hallo everyone I,m new here I have a question about taking soy isoflavone (geninstein) after my endo cancer(hysterectomy)i dont know its safe or not my doctor said its ok but I dont trust her.Any suggestions?

from what I understand the estrogenic properties in soy are very mild and unlikely to cause any issues regarding a reoccurance of cancer. They are plant estrogens and haven't been altered from their natural form and "should" be harmless. Who knows for sure, you have to do some reading on your own and see if you are comfortable with what you learn. It is so hard to know what is right and what is wrong.

I wish you good luck.

Dear'manta46'

I agree with Floater and think you really have nothing to worry about.Soy is a natural plant product so should be beneficial but harmless.

I am sorry you went through cancer and hope that you continue to progress well.Please keep posting

Read as much as you can about Soy to put your mind at rest

Warm Wishes
Elizabeth

I agree with Floater and joyce. If you don't trust your doctor, why not get a second opinion? Pharmacists are also a great source of free information; and they tend to have better knowledge about drugs/supplements than doctors do...maybe you could vistit your local drug store and see what the person behind the counter thinks.

When it comes to soy, it is not really clear if it is helpful or harmful, I have read different opinions on the subject.
However, I think there is a difference between a cup of soy milk daily and concentrated soy powder supplements, and especially refined supplement as geninstein.
The dose in my pill may be different than amount in a cup of milk. Of course, soy has very weak estrogen, as many other plants: green beans, pomegranates, whole grains, many plants contain it naturally. Soy milk or soy juice is the most significant source though, so if you worry, may be it is good idea not to take it. Some drs want to be careful and tell to avoid any potential sources of phytoestrogen, some think phytoestrogen is not too weak to cause problems.
Soyt may either occupy estrogen receptors and block more potent estrogen from binding, or as some point, it can add up to our own esrogen level and make it worse.
I no longer sure what or whom to believe, it is very confusing. If you had only uterus removed and have ovaries intact, may be it is prudent not to take any.
I understand you having some symptoms, so you try to go natural route, but when it comes to soy, everyone is different. I personally don't like it for other reasons, as unfermented soy has other potentially harmful substances.
If you absolutely must use it, may be go with fermented soy like miso, natto, soy sauce, tofu may be. I would avoid refined and process soy in supplements and soy powder form, JMHO.