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Short And Brownish Period, Thin Endometrium. On Vitamin Diet. What Can Be Done?

Hi Dr. Lundi, I stopped birth control about 9 months ago and my period for the last 3 months have been more brown blood and very short. Normally, I have a 5 day period and the last few months it has been about 3 days. My doctor told me my endometrium is thin due to the birth control, however I wanted to know if there is anything I can do to promote endometrium growth naturally. Any foods to eat, or vitamins to take? Thank you.
Sat, 20 Jul 2013
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hi,
thank you for your query.

Long-term use of oral contraceptives with highly potent progestins induces endometrial atrophy.
the endometrium is cyclically induced to grow under the influence of estrogen.

Eat foods that are high in phytoestrogens, which are naturally-occurring substances found in plants that can imitate the function of estrogen in the body.

you can take naturally estrogen containing fruits and vegetables such as-

-Legumes, and especially soybeans, because they contain isoflavonoids, a type of phytoestrogen.
-Bran, beans, fruits and vegetables, because they contain lignans, another type of phytoestrogen.
-Peas, pinto and lima beans, because they contain coumestan, another type of phytoestrogen.

bur be careful too much phytoestrogen consumption may cause tissue growth, making it unsafe for women who have previously had breast cancer.

i would also advise you to work out in moderate amount.
and also yes,you can continue taking vitamins,soy products and milk products.

thank you,
wishing you good health
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Short And Brownish Period, Thin Endometrium. On Vitamin Diet. What Can Be Done?

hi, thank you for your query. Long-term use of oral contraceptives with highly potent progestins induces endometrial atrophy. the endometrium is cyclically induced to grow under the influence of estrogen. Eat foods that are high in phytoestrogens, which are naturally-occurring substances found in plants that can imitate the function of estrogen in the body. you can take naturally estrogen containing fruits and vegetables such as- -Legumes, and especially soybeans, because they contain isoflavonoids, a type of phytoestrogen. -Bran, beans, fruits and vegetables, because they contain lignans, another type of phytoestrogen. -Peas, pinto and lima beans, because they contain coumestan, another type of phytoestrogen. bur be careful too much phytoestrogen consumption may cause tissue growth, making it unsafe for women who have previously had breast cancer. i would also advise you to work out in moderate amount. and also yes,you can continue taking vitamins,soy products and milk products. thank you, wishing you good health