This article has a lot of interesting information, but it ends by recommending that people avoid basically all phytoestrogens. Even though the article is not about NBE, this seems strange.

http://www.cyst101.com/phyto.htm

It says -

Avoid Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, and Beer.
Avoid Sunflower Seeds, Red Clover Tea, Camomille Tea, Alfalfa Sprouts, Queen Anne's lace (wild carrot), Pomegranate, Fennel,Licorice, Red Clover, Yucca, Hops (Beer) and Motherwort.
Avoid Phytoestrogens that block and interfere with the action of Natural Progesterone. Avoid Bloodroot, Ocotillo, Mandrake, Oregano, Damiana, Pennyroyal, Verbenna, Nutmeg, Tumeric, Yucca, Thyme, Calamus rt., Red Clover, Goldenseal, Licorice, Mistletoe, Cumin, Fennel, Camomille, Cloves.


Hmmm, sounds like scaremongering (with no evidence to back up what they say).

It says -
Pomegranate

The Greeks used this plant as a contraceptive. Modern research confirms strong estrogen activity.

Lolz, maybe they held the pomegranates between their knees ;-P

It says -

Fennel
Used in the ancient world to prevent pregnancy and precipitate abortions.

Anyone fancy swapping their BCP for some fennel? Would anyone trust a cup of fennel tea against pregnancy? lolz

Seems like the author is anti phytoestrogens........because she is trying to sell progesterone cream. Wow, what tactics.

I suggest you do your own personal research Corrie before making you mind up about that article.

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I have observed over the years that if women already have a case of ovarian cysts, then certain phytoestrogens can make the situation worse. But I am not aware of a single case where phytoestrogens caused ovarian cysts.

In cases where it is a problem, I think that more frequent breaks (like every 3 months) will help avoid flare ups.